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Tungnafjall

Highlands, Iceland843 m elevation
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Tungnafjall

Highlands, Iceland843 m elevation

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Tungnafjall rises to 843 m in the Highlands, Iceland — the 141st highest of the 186 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 1, 31 km away.

Map of Tungnafjall

Tungnafjall is in the Highlands, Iceland at 65.2523°N, 18.2610°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Plan your visit

Elevation
843 m above sea level
Getting there
Road F821 (Sprengis/Eyjafj.)
Off the main road
31.1 km from Route 1
Nearest town
Hrafnagil — 37.9 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
214 km in a straight line
What else is close
32 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.

Tungnafjall weather and conditions

At Tungnafjall in Highlands, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 16:45 (Iceland time): 4°C (feels like 0°C), overcast, wind 4 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 50 m (sunrise 05:49, 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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How do I get to Tungnafjall?
Tungnafjall 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 Tungnafjall 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 Tungnafjall?
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 Tungnafjall?
Tungnafjall is 843 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.

Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Torfufell4 km
  2. 2Selfjall4 km
  3. 3Kerlingarhnjúkur4 km
  4. 4Fell5 km
  5. 5Hólafjall6 km

Hot Springs

#1.Laugafell
25 km·~30 min drive

Pool hot spring

#2.Reykjafoss Warm Waterfall
36 km·~43 min drive

Geothermal spot

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Eyjafjarðarsveit
37 km·~44 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#4.Natural hot pot near Eyjafjarðarsveit
37 km·~44 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

4 hot springs near Highlands

Campsites

#1.Laugafell
25 km·~30 min drive

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

#2.Tjaldsvæði Eyjafjarðarsveitar
37 km·~44 min drive

North Iceland camping option. Less crowded than the south, with dramatic landscapes and…

#3.Eyjafjarðarsveit
37 km·~44 min drive

The camp site at Eyjafjarðarsveit is located in the fjord Eyjafjörður. The facilities are…

#4.Engimýri
38 km·~45 min drive

Motorhome and caravan site, with electric connections, water, and wc tank emtying…

4 campsites near Highlands

Supermarkets

#1.Bónus
47 km·~56 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#2.Fisk Kompaní
47 km·~56 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Nettó
48 km·~57 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#4.Krambúð
48 km·~57 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Highlands

Gas stations

#1.Kjarnagata
47 km·~56 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#2.Akureyri Leiruvegur
47 km·~57 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Mýrarvegur
48 km·~58 min drive

Orkan · 279.7 kr/L petrol

#4.Akureyri BSO
49 km·~58 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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