Volcano · South Iceland
Hengill
mountain
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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The best sights in each region, and where to soak afterwards.
Quick facts
- Hengill is 41 km from Reykjavík by road, about 51 min by car. The nearest road is about 2 km away.
- Hengill rises to 803 metres above sea level.
- The nearest town to Hengill is Hveragerði.
- Hengill is a volcano in South Iceland.
The facts
| Elevation | 803 m |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Hveragerði |
| From Reykjavík | 41 km by road, about 51 min |
| Region | South Iceland |
| Coordinates | 64.0856° N, 21.3136° 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 km away.
Questions people ask
What is Hengill?
Hengill is a volcano in South Iceland. It rises to 803 metres above sea level.
Where is Hengill?
Hengill is at 64.0856° N, 21.3136° W, in South Iceland. The nearest town is Hveragerði. The nearest other sight on our map is Skarðsmýrarfjall, a mountain about 3.9 km away in a straight line.
How far is Hengill from Reykjavík?
Hengill is 41 km from Reykjavík by road, about 51 min by car. The nearest road is about 2 km away.
How do I get to Hengill?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Hengill, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Hveragerði.
Is there a trail to Hengill?
Yes. A walking route on our map leads there: Skeggi (Hengill) trail (6.5 km one way, about 5 h 25 min there and back).
Does it cost anything to visit Hengill?
We have not verified a fee for Hengill. 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 Hengill?
The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Árbær & Pool, about 42 minutes' drive from Hengill. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door. Also within reach: World Class Breiðholt & Pool (45 min), World Class Mosfellsbær - Gym & Pool (46 min).
Soak here afterwards
- World Class Árbær & Pool42 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Breiðholt & Pool45 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Mosfellsbær - Gym & Pool46 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Selfoss & Pool46 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Laugar & Pool49 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- Sky Lagoon52 min driveper visit with LifePass
- World Class Seltjarnarnes - Gym & Pool56 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
On the way back
- World Class Hella & Pool75 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
Nearby sights
All sights →Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
SkarðsmýrarfjallMountain · 3.9 kmCC BY 4.0 · Photo: SteinninnSkeggi (Hengill) trailHike · 5.1 km
HrómundartindurVolcano · 5.2 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: No machine-readable author provided. Reykholt assumed (based on copyright claims).ReykjavegurHike · 7.4 km
GrensdalurVolcano · 7.4 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: The original uploader was Reykholt at German Wikipedia.ReykjadalurHike · 8.7 km
Sources
Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. Photographs from Wikimedia Commons, credited individually.
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- Wikidata (CC0-1.0)
- Wikipedia (CC-BY-SA-4.0)
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