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Þvermóður

Highlands, Iceland963 m elevation
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Þvermóður

Highlands, Iceland963 m elevation

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Þvermóður rises to 963 m in the Highlands, Iceland — the 109th highest of the 186 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 26, 47 km away.

Map of Þvermóður

Þvermóður is in the Highlands, Iceland at 64.7347°N, 18.0465°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Elevation
963 m above sea level
Getting there
Road F26 (Sprs. Versalir-Nýid)
Off the main road
47.2 km from Route 26
Nearest town
Hrafnagil — 94.4 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
198 km in a straight line
What else is close
35 mapped places within 20 km
  • Reached on an F-road. Icelandic law requires a 4WD vehicle on F-roads, and they open only for the summer season — check the current status before setting out.

Þvermóður weather and conditions

At Þvermóður in Highlands, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 16:15 (Iceland time): 5°C (feels like 0°C), clear, wind 6 m/s gusting to 9 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 46 m (sunrise 05:50, sunset 20:35). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 31 August 2026, 16:15· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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How do I get to Þvermóður?
Þvermóður 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 Þvermóður 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 Þvermóður?
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 Þvermóður?
Þvermóður is 963 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.

Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Háhyrna3 km
  2. 2Mjóháls4 km
  3. 3Fagrafell5 km
  4. 4Tungnafellsjökull7 km
  5. 5Laugakúla8 km

Hot Springs

#1.Laugafell
35 km·~42 min drive

Pool hot spring

#2.Sundlaug
60 km·~72 min drive

Geothermal spot. Naturally heated, no facilities. Best with few people.

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Hrunamannahreppur
60 km·~72 min drive

Natural hot spring

#4.Hveradalir
60 km·~72 min drive

Natural hot spring

4 hot springs near Highlands

Campsites

#1.Nýidalur
1.3 km·~2 min drive

Highland campsite accessible in summer only. F-road driving required. Basic facilities…

#2.Laugafell
35 km·~42 min drive

Highland campsite accessible in summer only. F-road driving required. Basic facilities…

#3.Kerlingarfjöll - Highland Base
60 km·~72 min drive

The camping site at Mountain Kerlingafjoll is in the vally of Asgard, on the north side…

#4.Kverkfjöll / Sigurðarskáli
67 km·~81 min drive

Highland campsite accessible in summer only. F-road driving required. Basic facilities…

4 campsites near Highlands

Supermarkets

#1.Bónus
104 km·~125 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#2.Fisk Kompaní
104 km·~125 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Krambúð
105 km·~126 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#4.Nettó
105 km·~126 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Highlands

Gas stations

#1.Hrauneyjar
84 km·~101 min drive

Olís · 315.8 kr/L petrol

#2.Freysnes
100 km·~119 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#3.Mývatn
104 km·~125 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#4.Kjarnagata
104 km·~125 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 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

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