Map of Þverfellshorn
Map
64.2330°N, 21.7111°W · Reykjavík Area
Plan your visit
Elevation
- 840 m above sea level
Off the main road
- 5.4 km from Route 1
Nearest town
- Kjalarnes — 6.1 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
- 15 km in a straight line
What else is close
- 988 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Þverfellshorn
Fálkaklettur Via Ferrata close to Reykjavikfrom 19.900 ISK · 3 h
Dog Sleddingfrom 49.900 ISK · 1 h
Husky Park - Kennel Visitfrom 11.500 ISK · 1 h
Husky Cart Ridefrom 55.000 ISK · 1 h
Hiking with Siberian Huskiesfrom 14.500 ISK · 1 h
Hvammsvík Hot Springs Admission Ticketfrom 9.900 ISK · 2 h
Northern Lights - ATV Reykjavik VIKING RIDERS Adventurefrom 23.000 ISK · 2 h 30 min
Icelandic Wool Yarn Factory Tourfrom 2.990 ISK · 1 h
Day Hike to Moskardshnjukar: The Knife's Edgefrom 12.430 ISK · 5 hÞverfellshorn weather and conditions
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0°Covercast · feels -6°C9 m/sgusts 129 h 50 mdaylight · 08:17 – 18:07
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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
- 1Langihryggur1 km
- 2Kambshorn2 km
- 3Þverfell2 km
- 4
Esja3 km - 5
Gunnlaugsskarð3 km
Hot springs
- 1Geothermal hot spring near Kjalarnes6 km
- 2Geothermal hot spring near Mosfellsbær7 km
- 3Natural hot pot near Mosfellsbær8 km
Tours
A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!from 159.000 ISK · 8 hours
A Magical Day in Iceland - a private custom made tour - Up to 9 passengersfrom 195.000 ISK · 8 hours
Adventure in Landmannalaugar and Hot Springs - Reykjavík and Hellafrom 26.900 ISK · 13 hours
Frequently
asked
questions
How do I get to Þverfellshorn?
Þverfellshorn is in Reykjavík Area. 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 Þverfellshorn 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 Þverfellshorn?
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 Þverfellshorn?
Þverfellshorn is 840 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.
Data & sources
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Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Schnee · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
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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