Mountain · West Iceland

Skarðsheiði

mountain

Skarðsheiði, Iceland
Photo: Maarten Visser from Capelle aan den IJssel, Nederland · CC BY-SA 2.0

Before you go

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.

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Quick facts

  • Skarðsheiði is 90 km from Reykjavík by road, about 2 h 2 min by car. The nearest road is about 4.2 km away.
  • Skarðsheiði rises to 1,054 metres above sea level.
  • The nearest town to Skarðsheiði is Borgarnes.
  • Skarðsheiði is a mountain in West Iceland.
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The facts

Skarðsheiði: The facts
Elevation1,054 m
Nearest townBorgarnes
From Reykjavík90 km by road, about 2 h 2 min
RegionWest Iceland
Coordinates64.4801° N, 21.6793° W

Getting there

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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 4.2 km away.

Questions people ask

What is Skarðsheiði?

Skarðsheiði is a mountain in West Iceland. It rises to 1,054 metres above sea level.

Where is Skarðsheiði?

Skarðsheiði is at 64.4801° N, 21.6793° W, in West Iceland. The nearest town is Borgarnes. The nearest other sight on our map is Eyrarfoss, a waterfall about 5.8 km away in a straight line.

How far is Skarðsheiði from Reykjavík?

Skarðsheiði is 90 km from Reykjavík by road, about 2 h 2 min by car. The nearest road is about 4.2 km away.

How do I get to Skarðsheiði?

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

Does it cost anything to visit Skarðsheiði?

We have not verified a fee for Skarðsheiði. 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.

Where can you swim near Skarðsheiði?

The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Akranes & Pool, about 36 minutes' drive from Skarðsheiði. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door. Also within reach: World Class Mosfellsbær - Gym & Pool (58 min), World Class Laugar & Pool (69 min).

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Sources

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