Lake · North Iceland

Hóp

lake

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Stay on marked paths, leave no trace and close gates behind you. Driving off-road is illegal in Iceland.

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Quick facts

Hóp is 230 km from Reykjavík by road, about 3 h 26 min by car. The nearest road is about 3.8 km away.
The nearest town to Hóp is Blönduós.
Hóp is a lake in North Iceland.

Directions in Google Maps ↗Apple Maps ↗

The facts

Hóp: The facts
Nearest town	Blönduós
From Reykjavík	230 km by road, about 3 h 26 min
Region	North Iceland
Coordinates	65.5432° N, 20.4992° W

Getting there

Directions in Google Maps ↗Apple Maps ↗

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 3.8 km away.

Questions people ask

What is Hóp?

Hóp is a lake in North Iceland.

Where is Hóp?

Hóp is at 65.5432° N, 20.4992° W, in North Iceland. The nearest town is Blönduós. The nearest other sight on our map is Sigríðarstaðavatn, a lake about 6.8 km away in a straight line.

How far is Hóp from Reykjavík?

Hóp is 230 km from Reykjavík by road, about 3 h 26 min by car. The nearest road is about 3.8 km away.

How do I get to Hóp?

The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Hóp, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Blönduós.

Does it cost anything to visit Hóp?

We have not verified a fee for Hóp. 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.

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Sources

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