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Vatnshlíðarhorn

Reykjavík Area385 m elevation

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Vatnshlíðarhorn rises to 385 m in the Reykjavík Area, Iceland — the 65th highest of the 147 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 42, 1.2 km away.

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63.9541°N, 21.9212°W · Reykjavík Area

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Elevation
385 m above sea level
Getting there
Road 42 (Vigdísarvallav.-Seltún)
Off the main road
1.2 km from Route 42
Nearest town
Hafnarfjörður — 7.8 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
21 km in a straight line
What else is close
638 mapped places within 20 km

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Vatnshlíðarhorn weather and conditions

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4°Covercast · feels -2°C8 m/sgusts 129 h 52 mdaylight · 08:17 – 18:09
In season now · Winter in IcelandBlue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 min
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Cars & campers

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Dacia Duster 4x4
SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

Cheapest real 4WD in the fleet — gravel, the Westfjords and easy summer F-roads without truck prices.

TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol/diesel
Seats5
Drive4WD
From
5,355 kr6,300 kr/day
Reserve −12%
VW Caravelle
9-seater

VW Caravelle

Whole family or friend group in one car — gear in the back, room to stretch.

TransmissionAutomatic
FuelDiesel
Seats9
Drive2WD
From
12,750 kr15,000 kr/day
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Key Camper Wild Duo
Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

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

TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol
Sleeps2
Drive4WD
From
5,304 kr6,240 kr/day
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Photos & videos

Vatnshlíðarhorn — photo by Vincent van Zeijst · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0Photo: Vincent van Zeijst · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0

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Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Háuhnúkar2 km
  2. 2Lambhagi2 km
  3. 3Hellutindar3 km
  4. 4Sandfell3 km
  5. 5Undirhlíðar3 km
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Waterfalls

  1. 1Litli-Foss17 km
  2. 2Breiðholtsfoss18 km
  3. 3Selásfoss18 km
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Hot springs

  1. 1Geothermal hot spring near Hafnarfjarðarkaupstaður9 km
  2. 2Natural hot pot near Hafnarfjarðarkaupstaður11 km
  3. 3Geothermal hot spring near Garðabær15 km
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Fuel

  1. 1Einhella10 km · 279.7 kr/L
  2. 2Norðurhella10 km · 279.9 kr/L
  3. 3Suðurhella11 km · 308.7 kr/L
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Supermarkets

  1. 1Krónan11 km
  2. 2Nettó11 km
  3. 3Bónus11 km
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Frequently
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questions

How do I get to Vatnshlíðarhorn?
Vatnshlíðarhorn 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 Vatnshlíðarhorn 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 Vatnshlíðarhorn?
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 Vatnshlíðarhorn?
Vatnshlíðarhorn is 385 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.

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All peaks174 peaks in Reykjavík Area, mapped with photos, distances and live conditions
Iceland nowfrom 19 Sep 06:10
8°C · overcastWind 2 m/sRing Road (R1) openAurora Kp 2.67Daylight 07:02 – 19:39Webcams