Mountain · Westfjords
Hestur
mountain in Iceland
Quick facts
- Hestur is 408 km from Reykjavík by road, about 6 h 6 min by car. The nearest road is about 1.4 km away.
- Hestur rises to 540 metres above sea level.
- The nearest town to Hestur is Ísafjörður.
- Hestur is a mountain in the Westfjords of Iceland.
The facts
| Elevation | 540 m |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Ísafjörður |
| From Reykjavík | 408 km by road, about 6 h 6 min |
| Region | Westfjords |
| Coordinates | 65.9970° N, 22.8928° 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 1.4 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 Hestur?
Hestur is a mountain in the Westfjords of Iceland. It rises to 540 metres above sea level.
Where is Hestur?
Hestur is at 65.9970° N, 22.8928° W, in the Westfjords of Iceland. The nearest town is Ísafjörður. The nearest other sight on our map is Dvergasteinsfjall, a mountain about 9.5 km away in a straight line.
How far is Hestur from Reykjavík?
Hestur is 408 km from Reykjavík by road, about 6 h 6 min by car. The nearest road is about 1.4 km away.
How do I get to Hestur?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Hestur, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Ísafjörður.
Does it cost anything to visit Hestur?
We have not verified a fee for Hestur. 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.
- Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 2.0 de)
- Wikidata (CC0-1.0)
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