About
Undirhlíðar rises to 228 m in the Reykjavík Area, Iceland — the 118th highest of the 147 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 42, 1.9 km away.
Map of Undirhlíðar
Map
63.9819°N, 21.9108°W · Reykjavík Area
Plan your visit
Elevation
- 228 m above sea level
Getting there
- Road 402 (Leiðarendavegur)
Off the main road
- 1.9 km from Route 42
Nearest town
- Hafnarfjörður — 5.1 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
- 18 km in a straight line
What else is close
- 987 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Undirhlíðar
Day Hike to Helgafell: Lava Caves and Elvesfrom 15.396 ISK · 5 h
Horses and Wafflesfrom 16.900 ISK · 1 h
Lava Tour - Horseback Riding through the Lava Fieldsfrom 16.900 ISK · 2 h
E-MOUNTAIN BIKE TOUR FOR BEGINNERS IN REYKJAVIKfrom 29.000 ISK · 2 h
Geothermal Sprint Through Krýsuvíkfrom 55.500 ISK · 3 h
Day Trek beyond Seltun: A Vibrant Geothermal Wonderland, Mountains and Lakesfrom 19.068 ISK · 7 h
Waterproof Phonecasefrom 2.990 ISK
Inside The Volcano Hiking Tour with Pickup from Reykjavíkfrom 55.500 ISK · 6 h
Inside The Volcano Hiking Tour - Self-drivefrom 51.000 ISK · 4 hUndirhlíðar weather and conditions
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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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Photos & videos
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Nearby
km column = your drive
- 1
Háuhnúkar1 km - 2
Vatnshlíðarhorn3 km - 3
Helgafell4 km
- 4Sandfell4 km
- 5Fjallið eina4 km
Hot springs
- 1Natural hot pot near Hafnarfjarðarkaupstaður8 km
- 2Geothermal hot spring near Hafnarfjarðarkaupstaður10 km
- 3Geothermal hot spring near Garðabær12 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 Undirhlíðar?
Undirhlíðar 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 Undirhlíðar 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 Undirhlíðar?
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 Undirhlíðar?
Undirhlíðar is 228 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.
Data & sources
Everything on this page comes from the sources below. Live feeds refresh automatically.
Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Reykholt · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
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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