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Þverártindsegg

Highlands, Iceland1,561 m elevation

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Þverártindsegg

Highlands, Iceland1,561 m elevation

About

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.

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Þverártindsegg is in the Highlands, Iceland at 64.2106°N, 16.1480°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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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

Þverártindsegg weather and conditions

At Þverártindsegg in Highlands, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 16:45 (Iceland time): -1°C (feels like -5°C), clear, wind 4 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 42 m (sunrise 05:44, sunset 20:26). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

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Cars & campers

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SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

Cheapest real 4WD in the fleet — gravel, the Westfjords and easy summer F-roads without truck prices.

VW Caravelle

Whole family or friend group in one car — gear in the back, room to stretch.

TransmissionAutomatic

12,750 kr15,000 kr/day

Reserve −12%

Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

Sleep right by the trailhead, wake up at the falls — F-road ready from mid-June.

Tours near Þverártindsegg

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Small groups

Sightseeing

(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss

Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area are an absolute must if you're exploring the North!

Duration6 hours 30 minutes

HighlightsNorth Iceland

(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri

Discover the wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide.

Duration6 hours

HighlightsNorth Iceland

A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!

Embark on a private adventure through the Golden Circle with Northern Adventurer.

Duration8 hours

HighlightsReykjavík area

Photos & videos

Photo: Pavel Marianov · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0

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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.

Nearby

km column = your drive

Waterfalls

#1.Draugagilsfoss

5.4 km·~7 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#2.Fellsfoss

8.6 km·~10 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#3.Bólstaðafoss

28 km·~33 min drive

A waterfall in East Iceland.

#4.Hangandifoss

29 km·~35 min drive

The fall comes off the rim of Múlagljúfur, the mossy canyon that opens above the…

4 waterfalls near Highlands

Hot Springs

#1.Hoffell Hot Tubs

43 km·~52 min drive

Hot tubs with Vatnajökull glacier views near Höfn. Run by local farm.

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Hornafjörður

44 km·~52 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Höfn

46 km·~55 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#4.Guðlaug

65 km·~78 min drive

New seaside hot pot on Langisandur beach in Akranes. Ocean views.

4 hot springs near Highlands

Campsites

#1.Haukafell

35 km·~41 min drive

Haukafell is a remote camping site in the southeast of Iceland. This area is a hidden gem…

#2.Svinafell

43 km·~51 min drive

Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Facilities…

#3.Ferðaþjónustan Svínafelli

43 km·~51 min drive

We are located in Öræfi, just underneath the highest peak of Iceland.

#4.Skaftafell

45 km·~54 min drive

The camp site is spacious with trees as shelter. The camp site is divided into several…

4 campsites near Highlands

Supermarkets

#1.Nettó

45 km·~55 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#2.Kjörbúðin

102 km·~123 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Gvendarkjör

104 km·~124 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Kaupfjelagið

121 km·~145 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Highlands

Gas stations

#1.Freysnes

44 km·~53 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#2.Fagurhólsmýri

44 km·~53 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Nesjar

46 km·~55 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Höfn

46 km·~55 min drive

Olís · 310.8 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near Highlands

Tours

#1.(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss

6 hours 30 minutes

Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area are an absolute must if you're exploring the North!

from 25.300 ISKView tour →

#2.(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri

6 hours

Discover the wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide.

from 25.900 ISKView tour →

#3.A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!

8 hours

Embark on a private adventure through the Golden Circle with Northern Adventurer.

from 159.000 ISKView tour →

3 tours near Highlands

Data & sources

Everything on this page comes from the sources below. Live feeds refresh automatically.

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