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Herðubreið is a tuya in the northern part of Vatnajökull National Park, Iceland. It is situated in the Highlands of Iceland at the east side of the Ódáðahraun desert and close to Askja volcano.
The landscape around volcanic areas looks stark. Black rock, steam vents, the smell of sulfur. Another planet.
It is situated in the Highlands of Iceland at the east side of the Ódáðahraun desert and close to Askja volcano. The desert is a large lava field originating from eruptions of Trölladyngja and other shield volcanoes in the area. Herðubreið was formed beneath the ice sheet that covered Iceland during the last glacial period.
The terrain can be sharp and uneven. Good hiking boots aren't optional, they're essential.
Map of Herðubreið
Herðubreið is in North Iceland at 65.1787°N, 16.3450°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.
Plan your visit
Elevation- 1,682 m above sea level
Off the main road- 34.7 km from Route 1
- Nearest town
- Vogar við Mývatn — 56.1 km away
- Distance from Reykjavík
- 290 km in a straight line
- What else is close
- 45 mapped places within 20 km
Herðubreið weather and conditions
At Herðubreið in North Iceland, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 07:15 (Iceland time): -4°C (feels like -9°C), fog, wind 5 m/s gusting to 8 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 49 m (sunrise 05:41, sunset 20:30). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.
Data verified 1 September 2026, 07:15· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly
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Nearby
km column = your drive
- 1Kollóttadyngja10 km
- 2
Heidarspordar20 km - 3
Vikraborgir22 km - 4
Askja25 km - 5Fremrinámar31 km
Waterfalls
A waterfall in North Iceland.
A waterfall in North Iceland.
A waterfall in the Highlands.
A waterfall in East Iceland.
Hot Springs
Volcanic crater lake at Askja. Highland destination, not always safe for bathing - check…
Water hot spring
Water hot spring
Geothermal spot
Campsites
North Iceland camping option. Less crowded than the south, with dramatic landscapes and…
North Iceland camping option. Less crowded than the south, with dramatic landscapes and…
North Iceland camping option. Less crowded than the south, with dramatic landscapes and…
North Iceland camping option. Less crowded than the south, with dramatic landscapes and…
F-Roads
Final bumpy kilometers to Askja
Northern highland road to a lonely beach
Shortcut to Askja caldera
Supermarkets
Krambúð supermarket — supplies
Nettó supermarket — supplies
Bónus supermarket — supplies
Supermarket — supplies
Gas stations
Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol
Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol
N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol
Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol
Tours
Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area are an absolute must if you're exploring the North!
Discover the wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide.
The freedom of covering all kinds of terrain on a snowmobile is something everyone should experience.
Data & sources
Everything on this page comes from the sources below. Live feeds refresh automatically.
Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Icemuon, cropped by Seattle Skier · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
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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