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Þykkuöldur

Highlands, Iceland547 m elevation

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Þykkuöldur

Highlands, Iceland547 m elevation

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Þykkuöldur rises to 547 m in the Highlands, Iceland — the 183rd highest of the 186 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 26, 1.3 km away.

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Þykkuöldur is in the Highlands, Iceland at 64.2005°N, 19.1891°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Elevation: 547 m above sea level
Getting there: Road 26 (Þjórsárdalsv.-Vatnsf.v.)
Off the main road: 1.3 km from Route 26
Nearest town: Árnes — 54.5 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 134 km in a straight line
What else is close: 55 mapped places within 20 km

Þykkuöldur weather and conditions

At Þykkuöldur in Highlands, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 16:45 (Iceland time): 9°C (feels like 6°C), clear, wind 3 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 42 m (sunrise 05:56, sunset 20:38). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 31 August 2026, 16:45· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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Cars & campers

−12%exclusive discountFree cancellation

KEF airport pickup 24/74.8

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

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Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

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

Tours near Þykkuöldur

Free cancellation

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

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How do I get to Þykkuöldur?

Þykkuöldur 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 Þykkuöldur 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 Þykkuöldur?

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 Þykkuöldur?

Þykkuöldur is 547 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.

Nearby

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Waterfalls

#1.Hrauneyjafoss

3.2 km·~4 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#2.Sigöldufoss

4.5 km·~5 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#3.Sigöldugljúfur

5.7 km·~7 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#4.Tungnaárfellsfoss

10 km·~12 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

4 waterfalls near Highlands

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Rangárþing ytra

23 km·~28 min drive

Natural hot spring

#2.Brennisteinsalda

24 km·~29 min drive

Natural hot spring

#3.Landmannalaugar Hot River

24 km·~29 min drive

Highland hot river where streams mix - find your perfect temperature spot. Surrounded by…

#4.Natural hot pot near Skeiða- og Gnúpverjahreppur

30 km·~37 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

4 hot springs near Highlands

Campsites

#1.Landmannahellir

17 km·~20 min drive

The camp site at Landmannahellir is in a beautiful spot with good facilities.

#2.Áfangagil

22 km·~26 min drive

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

#3.Landmannalaugar

24 km·~29 min drive

The colorful highland hot spring campsite. Rainbow rhyolite mountains, natural hot pools,…

#4.Höskuldsskáli

30 km·~36 min drive

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

4 campsites near Highlands

F-Roads

#1.F228 Veiðivatnaleið

25 km·~30 min drive

Road to fishing lakes

#2.F208 Fjallabaksleið nyrðri

25 km·~30 min drive

The road to Landmannalaugar

2 f-roads near Highlands

Supermarkets

#1.Krambúð

55 km·~66 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#2.Krónan

71 km·~86 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#3.Kjörbúðin

72 km·~86 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Gvendarkjör

72 km·~86 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Highlands

Gas stations

#1.Hrauneyjar

4.7 km·~6 min drive

Olís · 315.8 kr/L petrol

#2.Árnes

54 km·~65 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Geysir

55 km·~66 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Flúðir

55 km·~66 min drive

N1 · 310.9 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.

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