Mountain · The Highlands

Útigönguhöfði

mountain in Iceland

Útigönguhöfði, Iceland
Photo: Reykholt · CC BY-SA 4.0

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Quick facts

  • Útigönguhöfði is 158 km from Reykjavík by road, about 2 h 30 min by car. The nearest road is about 1.7 km away.
  • Útigönguhöfði rises to 805 metres above sea level.
  • The nearest town to Útigönguhöfði is Vík.
  • Útigönguhöfði is a mountain in the Icelandic Highlands.
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The facts

Útigönguhöfði: The facts
Elevation805 m
Nearest townVík
From Reykjavík158 km by road, about 2 h 30 min
RegionThe Highlands
Coordinates63.6657° N, 19.4583° 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 1.7 km away.

Questions people ask

What is Útigönguhöfði?

Útigönguhöfði is a mountain in the Icelandic Highlands. It rises to 805 metres above sea level.

Where is Útigönguhöfði?

Útigönguhöfði is at 63.6657° N, 19.4583° W, in the Icelandic Highlands. The nearest town is Vík. The nearest other sight on our map is Fimmvörðuháls, a hike about 1.8 km away in a straight line.

How far is Útigönguhöfði from Reykjavík?

Útigönguhöfði is 158 km from Reykjavík by road, about 2 h 30 min by car. The nearest road is about 1.7 km away.

How do I get to Útigönguhöfði?

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

Is there a trail to Útigönguhöfði?

Yes. A walking route on our map leads there: Útigönguhöfði (5 km, about 3 h 40 min).

Does it cost anything to visit Útigönguhöfði?

We have not verified a fee for Útigönguhöfði. 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 Útigönguhöfði?

The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Hella & Pool, about 93 minutes' drive from Útigönguhöfði. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door.

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Sources

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