Mountain · South Iceland
Högnhöfði
mountain
Quick facts
- Högnhöfði is 107 km from Reykjavík by road, about 2 h 26 min by car. The nearest road is about 2.4 km away.
- Högnhöfði rises to 1,002 metres above sea level.
- The nearest town to Högnhöfði is Hveragerði.
- Högnhöfði is a mountain in South Iceland.
The facts
| Elevation | 1,002 m |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Hveragerði |
| From Reykjavík | 107 km by road, about 2 h 26 min |
| Region | South Iceland |
| Coordinates | 64.3556° N, 20.5000° W |
Getting there
Directions go to the sight's mapped point. For a mountain, glacier or lake that can be well away from the road, so park only in marked areas and walk from there.
The nearest road is about 2.4 km away.
Stay on marked paths, leave no trace and close gates behind you. Driving off-road is illegal in Iceland.
Areas can be closed at short notice to protect them. Check the official page before travelling.
Questions people ask
What is Högnhöfði?
Högnhöfði is a mountain in South Iceland. It rises to 1,002 metres above sea level.
Where is Högnhöfði?
Högnhöfði is at 64.3556° N, 20.5000° W, in South Iceland. The nearest town is Hveragerði. The nearest other sight on our map is Hlöðufell, a mountain about 7.2 km away in a straight line.
How far is Högnhöfði from Reykjavík?
Högnhöfði is 107 km from Reykjavík by road, about 2 h 26 min by car. The nearest road is about 2.4 km away.
How do I get to Högnhöfði?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Högnhöfði, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Hveragerði.
Does it cost anything to visit Högnhöfði?
We have not verified a fee for Högnhöfði. Some landowners charge for parking or entry, so check the signs on arrival. Iceland's right of public access comes with duties: stay on marked paths and leave no trace.
Nearby sights
Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
Sources
Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. Photographs from Wikimedia Commons, credited individually.
- Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- Wikidata (CC0-1.0)
© OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License.
