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Vindbelgjarfjall

North Iceland, Iceland529 m elevation
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Vindbelgjarfjall

North Iceland, Iceland529 m elevation

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Vindbelgjarfjall rises to 529 m in North Iceland — the 517th highest of the 685 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 1, 1.1 km away.

Map of Vindbelgjarfjall

Vindbelgjarfjall is in North Iceland at 65.6241°N, 17.0691°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Plan your visit

Elevation
529 m above sea level
Getting there
Road 1 (Mývatnssveit)
Off the main road
1.1 km from Route 1
Nearest town
Vogar við Mývatn — 6.9 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
283 km in a straight line
What else is close
229 mapped places within 20 km

Vindbelgjarfjall weather and conditions

At Vindbelgjarfjall in North Iceland, conditions as of 27 August 2026, 05:30 (Iceland time): 4°C (feels like 1°C), light drizzle, wind 2 m/s, 0.1 mm precipitation in the last hour. Daylight today: 14 h 53 m (sunrise 05:42, sunset 20:35). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 27 August 2026, 05:30· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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How do I get to Vindbelgjarfjall?
Vindbelgjarfjall 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 Vindbelgjarfjall 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 Vindbelgjarfjall?
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 Vindbelgjarfjall?
Vindbelgjarfjall is 529 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.

Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Ytri-Selbunga7 km
  2. 2Viðafell9 km
  3. 3Hverfjall9 km
  4. 4Hlíðarfjall11 km
  5. 5Dalfjall11 km

Hot Springs

#1.Stóragjá Cave
7.4 km·~9 min drive

Lava cave hot spring near Mývatn. Grjótagjá's quieter neighbor.

#2.Grjótagjá
8.6 km·~10 min drive

Lava cave with hot spring near Mývatn. Yes, it's the Game of Thrones cave. Currently too…

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Þingeyjarsveit
10 km·~12 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Laugar
17 km·~21 min drive

Laugar's municipal swimming pool per Visit North Iceland — water around 30°C. Not an…

4 hot springs near North Iceland

Campsites

#1.Vogar
7 km·~8 min drive

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

#2.Bjarg
7.3 km·~9 min drive

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

#3.Hlíð, Mývatni
7.4 km·~9 min drive

The scenery around the camp site is divers, good flat areas and lava tubs that offer good…

#4.CJA Campsite
16 km·~19 min drive

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

4 campsites near North Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Krambúð
7.5 km·~9 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#2.Hagkaup
47 km·~57 min drive

Hagkaup supermarket — supplies

#3.Krónan
48 km·~57 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#4.Nettó
48 km·~57 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near North Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Mývatn
6.5 km·~8 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#2.Reykjahlíð
7.5 km·~9 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Laugar
18 km·~21 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Fosshóll
23 km·~27 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

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