Volcano · The Highlands
Herðubreið
volcano in Iceland
Quick facts
- Herðubreið is 421 km from Reykjavík by road, about 6 h 57 min by car. The nearest road is about 5.6 km away.
- Herðubreið rises to 1,682 metres above sea level.
- The nearest town to Herðubreið is Mývatn.
- Herðubreið is a volcano in the Icelandic Highlands.
The facts
| Elevation | 1,682 m |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Mývatn |
| From Reykjavík | 421 km by road, about 6 h 57 min |
| Region | The Highlands |
| Coordinates | 65.1833° N, 16.3500° 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 5.6 km away.
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.
Questions people ask
What is Herðubreið?
Herðubreið is a volcano in the Icelandic Highlands. It rises to 1,682 metres above sea level.
Where is Herðubreið?
Herðubreið is at 65.1833° N, 16.3500° W, in the Icelandic Highlands. The nearest town is Mývatn. The nearest other sight on our map is Herðubreiðartögl, a mountain about 7.2 km away in a straight line.
How far is Herðubreið from Reykjavík?
Herðubreið is 421 km from Reykjavík by road, about 6 h 57 min by car. The nearest road is about 5.6 km away.
How do I get to Herðubreið?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Herðubreið, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Mývatn.
Does it cost anything to visit Herðubreið?
We have not verified a fee for Herðubreið. 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.
Nearby sights
Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
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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