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Urðarteigsfjall

North Iceland, Iceland717 m elevation

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Urðarteigsfjall

North Iceland, Iceland717 m elevation

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Urðarteigsfjall rises to 717 m in North Iceland — the 390th highest of the 685 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 1, 31 km away.

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Urðarteigsfjall is in North Iceland at 65.0362°N, 15.5263°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Elevation: 717 m above sea level
Getting there: Road 923 (Hrafnkelsdalur)
Off the main road: 31.4 km from Route 1
Nearest town: Fellabær — 58.3 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 322 km in a straight line
What else is close: 90 mapped places within 20 km

Urðarteigsfjall weather and conditions

At Urðarteigsfjall in North Iceland, conditions as of 28 August 2026, 06:45 (Iceland time): 1°C (feels like -2°C), overcast, wind 2 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 48 m (sunrise 05:38, sunset 20:27). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 28 August 2026, 06:45· 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

Reserve −12%

Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

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

Tours near Urðarteigsfjall

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

Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyri

The freedom of covering all kinds of terrain on a snowmobile is something everyone should experience.

Duration5 hours

HighlightsNorth Iceland

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How do I get to Urðarteigsfjall?

Urðarteigsfjall is in North Iceland. 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 Urðarteigsfjall 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 Urðarteigsfjall?

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 Urðarteigsfjall?

Urðarteigsfjall is 717 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.

Nearby

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Waterfalls

#1.Hverfandi

16 km·~19 min drive

A waterfall in East Iceland.

#2.Slæðufoss

18 km·~22 min drive

A waterfall in East Iceland.

#3.Stuðlafoss

19 km·~22 min drive

A waterfall in East Iceland.

#4.Faxi

19 km·~23 min drive

A waterfall in East Iceland.

4 waterfalls near North Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Hveragil

6 km·~7 min drive

Geothermal spot

#2.Laugarvallalaug

11 km·~14 min drive

Water hot spring

#3.Laugarfell Hot Pots

19 km·~22 min drive

Geothermal spot

#4.Natural hot pot near Múlaþing

37 km·~44 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

4 hot springs near North Iceland

Campsites

#1.Stuðlagil Canyon Camping

17 km·~21 min drive

There is space for up to 100 people, toilet, shower, area for washing dishes. If guest…

#2.Laugarfell Campsite

19 km·~22 min drive

East Iceland campsite in the remote and beautiful Eastfjords. Fewer tourists means better…

#3.Hengifoss

26 km·~31 min drive

The camp site Hengifoss is in a great location in Eastern Iceland. The camp site has cold…

#4.Snæfell

26 km·~32 min drive

East Iceland campsite in the remote and beautiful Eastfjords. Fewer tourists means better…

4 campsites near North Iceland

F-Roads

#1.F936 Þórdalsheiðarvegur

9.1 km·~11 min drive

Power line service road

#2.F946 Loðmundarfjarðarvegur

9.7 km·~12 min drive

Mountain road to a fjord cabin nobody visits

#3.F959 Viðfjarðarvegur

20 km·~24 min drive

Narrow mountain pass to an empty fjord

3 f-roads near North Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Nettó

58 km·~70 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#2.Bónus

58 km·~70 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#3.Krónan

61 km·~74 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#4.Kjörbúðin

71 km·~85 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near North Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Skjöldólfsstaðir

37 km·~44 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#2.Hallormsstaður

37 km·~45 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#3.Möðrudalur

48 km·~58 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#4.Egilsstaðir

58 km·~69 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near North Iceland

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.Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyri

5 hours

The freedom of covering all kinds of terrain on a snowmobile is something everyone should experience.

from 166.750 ISKView tour →

3 tours near North Iceland

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