Hike · Capital Region
Þverfellshorn
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
- Þverfellshorn is 22 km from Reykjavík by road, about 25 min by car.
- The Þverfellshorn route is 5.5 km long and takes about 3 h 30 min to walk.
- The nearest town to Þverfellshorn is Reykjavík.
- Þverfellshorn is a hike in the Capital Region of Iceland.
The facts
| Distance | 5.5 km |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 581 m |
| Walking time | 3 h 30 min |
| Difficulty | Hard |
| Nearest town | Reykjavík |
| From Reykjavík | 22 km by road, about 25 min |
| Region | Capital Region |
| Coordinates | 64.2089° N, 21.7152° 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.
Questions people ask
What is Þverfellshorn?
Þverfellshorn is a hike in the Capital Region of Iceland.
Where is Þverfellshorn?
Þverfellshorn is at 64.2089° N, 21.7152° W, in the Capital Region of Iceland. The nearest town is Reykjavík. The nearest other sight on our map is Tungufoss, a waterfall about 3.6 km away in a straight line.
How far is Þverfellshorn from Reykjavík?
Þverfellshorn is 22 km from Reykjavík by road, about 25 min by car.
How do I get to Þverfellshorn?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Þverfellshorn, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Reykjavík.
How long does the Þverfellshorn hike take?
The Þverfellshorn route is 5.5 km long and takes about 3 h 30 min to walk. It is rated hard. The climb is 581 m. Walking times are estimates from the route's distance and climb, not a guarantee.
Does it cost anything to visit Þverfellshorn?
We have not verified a fee for Þverfellshorn. 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 Þverfellshorn?
The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Mosfellsbær - Gym & Pool, about 13 minutes' drive from Þverfellshorn. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door. Also within reach: World Class Árbær & Pool (20 min), World Class Breiðholt & Pool (21 min).
Soak here afterwards
- World Class Mosfellsbær - Gym & Pool13 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Árbær & Pool20 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Breiðholt & Pool21 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Laugar & Pool24 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- Sky Lagoon27 min driveper visit with LifePass
- World Class Akranes & Pool28 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Seltjarnarnes - Gym & Pool32 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Selfoss & Pool58 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
On the way back
- World Class Hella & Pool87 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
Nearby sights
All sights →Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
TungufossWaterfall · 3.6 kmCC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: Bromr
HelgafellMountain · 5 kmCC BY 3.0 · Photo: Philipp Weigell
ÁlafossWaterfall · 5 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: Bromr
EsjaMountain · 6.4 kmCC BY 2.0 · Photo: Axel Kristinsson from Reykjavík, Iceland
ÚlfarsfellMountain · 6.8 kmCC BY 4.0 · Photo: SteinninnÚlfarsfell trailHike · 8 km
Sources
Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. We have no licence-clean photograph of this place yet, so the image is a location map drawn from its coordinates on a public-domain outline of Iceland.
- OpenStreetMap (ODbL-1.0)
© OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License.