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Sveinatungumúli rises to 316 m in West Iceland — the 332nd highest of the 385 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 1, 1.7 km away.
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64.8635°N, 21.2493°W · West Iceland
Plan your visit
Elevation- 316 m above sea level
Getting there- Road 1 (Holtavörðuheiði)
Off the main road- 1.7 km from Route 1
Nearest town- Bifröst — 17.9 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 86 km in a straight line
What else is close- 34 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Sveinatungumúli
Cave Explorerfrom 9.000 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Into The Glacier - From Húsafellfrom 27.900 ISK · 4 h
Husafell Canyon Bathsfrom 10.900 ISK · 1 h 45 min
Experience the Settlement Period Farm of Eirik the Red and Leif Eirikssonfrom 2.900 ISK · 1 h
Into The Glacier - With Snowmobiling From Húsafellfrom 36.900 ISK · 4 h 30 min
ATV Quad Adventure in Húsafell: Rivers & Mountain Viewsfrom 17.990 ISK · 1 h
Krauma nature baths - Admission feefrom 7.900 ISK · 1 h
Snowmobile on Langjökull Glacier - Meet us in Husafellfrom 33.490 ISK · 2 h
1,5h Trail Ride for All Levelsfrom 16.500 ISK · 1 h 30 minInto The Glacier - From Húsafellfrom 27.900 ISK · 4 hSnowmobile on Langjökull Glacier - Meet us in Husafellfrom 33.490 ISK · 2 h
Golden Circle and Laugarás Lagoon Lerki Admissionfrom 23.039 ISK · 9 h 30 minAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionSveinatungumúli weather and conditions
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In season now · Winter in IcelandInto The Glacier - From Húsafellfrom 27.900 ISK · 4 hAll 1,648 tours
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- 1Hvammsmúli3 km
- 2
Litla Baula7 km - 3Kambur7 km
- 4Jónsborg8 km
- 5
Baula9 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Englandshverir16 km
- 2Grafarlaug17 km
- 3Geothermal hot spring near Borgarbyggð18 km
Fuel
- 1Hreðavatnsskáli17 km · 303.6 kr/L
- 2
Reykholt22 km · 310.9 kr/L - 3Húsafell26 km · 308.6 kr/L
Supermarkets
Tours
Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountainfrom 17.656 ISK · 6 hours 30 minutes
From Grundarfjörður Port: Private Snaefellsness Tourfrom 269.900 ISK · 8 hours 
Grundarfjörður Cruise Tour: Snæfellsnes Peninsula from the portfrom 24.500 ISK · 5 hours 30 minutes
Frequently
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How do I get to Sveinatungumúli?
Sveinatungumúli is in West Iceland. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive — highland trailheads often need a 4×4, and some access roads only open in summer.
Can I hike Sveinatungumúli without a guide?
It depends on the route and conditions. Lower Icelandic peaks are hikeable in summer with proper boots, layers and a forecast check, but weather turns fast even in July. Tell someone your route and register plans on safetravel.is.
When is the best time to hike Sveinatungumúli?
June to September, when snow has cleared from the trails and daylight is long. Winter ascents are serious mountaineering. Always check the forecast on vedur.is before you set out.
How tall is Sveinatungumúli?
Sveinatungumúli is 316 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.
Data & sources
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VegagerðinVisitor access & practical facts
VegagerðinLive road status & cameras · Icelandic Road Administration
Open-MeteoWeather forecast · CC BY 4.0
NOAA SWPCAurora (planetary Kp) forecast · public domain
OpenStreetMapInteractive-map data · ODbL
Esri, Maxar & Earthstar GeographicsSatellite imagery for the 3D terrain render · GIS User Community
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