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Þverfell

North Iceland, Iceland694 m elevation
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Þverfell

North Iceland, Iceland694 m elevation

About

Þverfell rises to 694 m in North Iceland — the 409th highest of the 685 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 95, 20 km away.

Map of Þverfell

Þverfell is in North Iceland at 65.0277°N, 15.0383°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Plan your visit

Elevation
694 m above sea level
Off the main road
20.3 km from Route 95
Nearest town
Reyðarfjörður — 38.4 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
344 km in a straight line
What else is close
101 mapped places within 20 km

Þverfell weather and conditions

At Þverfell in North Iceland, conditions as of 30 August 2026, 21:15 (Iceland time): 4°C (feels like 1°C), overcast, wind 3 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 48 m (sunrise 05:37, sunset 20:25). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 30 August 2026, 21:15· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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How do I get to Þverfell?
Þverfell is in North 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 Þverfell 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 Þverfell?
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 Þverfell?
Þverfell is 694 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.

Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Eyvindarfjall18 km
  2. 2Eyvindarfjöll19 km
  3. 3Skálarfjall21 km
  4. 4Urðarteigsfjall23 km
  5. 5Háurð23 km

Hot Springs

#1.Laugarfell Hot Pots
22 km·~26 min drive

Geothermal spot

#2.Hveragil
25 km·~29 min drive

Geothermal spot

#3.Laugavallalaug
32 km·~38 min drive

Geothermal spot

#4.Natural hot pot near Múlaþing
32 km·~39 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

4 hot springs near North Iceland

Campsites

#1.Hengifoss
3.2 km·~4 min drive

The camp site Hengifoss is in a great location in Eastern Iceland. The camp site has cold…

#2.Hallormsstaður Atlavík
14 km·~17 min drive

Atlavík is next to the populated area Hallormsstaður. There are many small and large flat…

#3.Hallormsstaður Höfðavík
16 km·~19 min drive

There are two camp sites in the forest, one in Atlavík and the other in Höfðavík. Atlavík…

#4.Höfðavík
16 km·~19 min drive

East Iceland campsite in the remote and beautiful Eastfjords. Fewer tourists means better…

4 campsites near North Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Krónan
38 km·~46 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#2.Nettó
39 km·~47 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#3.Bónus
40 km·~47 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#4.Kjörbúðin
48 km·~58 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near North Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Hallormsstaður
16 km·~19 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#2.Skjöldólfsstaðir
32 km·~39 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#3.Reyðarfjörður
38 km·~45 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#4.Egilsstaðir
39 km·~47 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near North Iceland

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.Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyri
5 hours

The freedom of covering all kinds of terrain on a snowmobile is something everyone should experience.

from 166.750 ISKView tour →
3 tours near North Iceland

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