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Vatnahryggur

Highlands, Iceland1,015 m elevation

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Vatnahryggur

Highlands, Iceland1,015 m elevation

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Vatnahryggur rises to 1,015 m in the Highlands, Iceland — the 95th highest of the 186 peaks we map there. Closest town is Nesjahverfi, 74 km away.

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Vatnahryggur is in the Highlands, Iceland at 64.7163°N, 16.4609°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Elevation: 1,015 m above sea level
Nearest town: Nesjahverfi — 74.1 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 270 km in a straight line
What else is close: 21 mapped places within 20 km

Vatnahryggur weather and conditions

At Vatnahryggur in Highlands, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 16:45 (Iceland time): 4°C (feels like 1°C), light drizzle, wind 3 m/s, 0.1 mm precipitation in the last hour. Daylight today: 14 h 46 m (sunrise 05:43, sunset 20:29). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

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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 Vatnahryggur

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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 Vatnahryggur?

Vatnahryggur 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 Vatnahryggur 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 Vatnahryggur?

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 Vatnahryggur?

Vatnahryggur is 1,015 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.

Nearby

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Waterfalls

#1.Skínandi

25 km·~29 min drive

A waterfall in the Highlands.

#2.Töfrafoss

30 km·~36 min drive

A waterfall in East Iceland.

#3.Sauðárfoss

36 km·~43 min drive

A waterfall in East Iceland.

#4.Drekafoss

37 km·~44 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

4 waterfalls near Highlands

Hot Springs

#1.Víti

39 km·~47 min drive

Water hot spring

#2.Víti Askja

39 km·~47 min drive

Volcanic crater lake at Askja. Highland destination, not always safe for bathing - check…

#3.Laugarvallalaug

46 km·~55 min drive

Water hot spring

#4.Hveragil

52 km·~63 min drive

Geothermal spot

4 hot springs near Highlands

Campsites

#1.Kverkfjöll / Sigurðarskáli

8.8 km·~11 min drive

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

#2.Drekaskáli

37 km·~44 min drive

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

#3.Drekaskáli Warden Cabin

37 km·~44 min drive

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

#4.Snæfell

40 km·~48 min drive

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

4 campsites near Highlands

F-Roads

#1.F980 Kollumúlavegur

4.2 km·~5 min drive

One of Iceland's deepest river crossings

#2.F985 Jökulvegur

9.9 km·~12 min drive

Zig-zag climb to glacier edge

#3.F902 Kverkfjallaleið

24 km·~29 min drive

Kverkfjallaleið

3 f-roads near Highlands

Supermarkets

#1.Nettó

79 km·~95 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#2.Kjörbúðin

104 km·~124 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Krambúð

105 km·~126 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#4.Krónan

111 km·~134 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Highlands

Gas stations

#1.Nesjar

73 km·~88 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Höfn

79 km·~94 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Freysnes

83 km·~100 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#4.Möðrudalur

84 km·~101 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 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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Everything on this page comes from the sources below. Live feeds refresh automatically.

OpenStreetMapVisitor 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