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Þverártindsegg rises to 1,561 m in the Highlands, Iceland — the 12th highest of the 186 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 1, 19 km away.
Map of Þverártindsegg
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64.2106°N, 16.1480°W · Highlands
Plan your visit
Elevation- 1,561 m above sea level
Off the main road- 18.5 km from Route 1
Nearest town- Höfn — 45.2 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 281 km in a straight line
What else is close- 77 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Þverártindsegg
Glacier Kayak Adventure at Heinabergslónfrom 20.900 ISK · 3 h 30 min
Kayaking at The Glacier Lagoonfrom 18.500 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Ice Cave & Glacier Exploration Tourfrom 33.500 ISK · 6 h
Ice Cave Tourfrom 23.500 ISK · 2 h 30 min
Glacier Hike Captured in Skaftafellfrom 19.000 ISK · 3 h
Remote Glacier Hike and a Natural Ice Cave from Jökulsárlónfrom 36.900 ISK · 5 h 30 min
Ice Exploration Tourfrom 17.900 ISK · 4 h 30 min
Breidamerkurjökull Glacier Hikefrom 15.377 ISK · 3 h
Blue Ice Discoveryfrom 24.900 ISK · 4 h
Blue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 min
Golden Circle and Laugarás Lagoon Lerki Admissionfrom 23.039 ISK · 9 h 30 min
Spirit of the Aurora (28 person max vehicle)from 14.990 ISK · 5 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionÞverártindsegg weather and conditions
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-4°Cmostly clear · feels -13°C11 m/sgusts 169 h 50 mdaylight · 07:55 – 17:45
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In season now · Winter in IcelandBlue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 minAll 1,648 tours
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Nearby
km column = your drive
- 1
Snæfell3 km - 2Miðfell3 km
- 3Veðurárdalstindur4 km
- 4Lyngbrekkutindur14 km
- 5Esja18 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Hoffell Hot Tubs43 km
- 2Geothermal hot spring near Hornafjörður44 km
- 3Geothermal hot spring near Höfn46 km
Fuel
Supermarkets
Tours
(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafossfrom 25.300 ISK · 6 hours 30 minutes
(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyrifrom 25.900 ISK · 6 hours 
A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!from 159.000 ISK · 8 hours
Frequently
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How do I get to Þverártindsegg?
Þverártindsegg is in Highlands. 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 Þverártindsegg without a guide?
Þverártindsegg is a high summit (1,561 m) — routes at this altitude often cross glacier or exposed terrain and should be done with a certified guide, rope and crampons. Do not attempt it solo, and check safetravel.is first.
When is the best time to hike Þverártindsegg?
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 Þverártindsegg?
Þverártindsegg is 1,561 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.
Data & sources
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Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Pavel Marianov · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0
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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Iceland nowfrom 19 Sep 06:10