Mountain · East Iceland
Höttur
mountain in Iceland
Quick facts
- Höttur is 608 km from Reykjavík by road, about 8 h 43 min by car. The nearest road is about 3.2 km away.
- The nearest town to Höttur is Reyðarfjörður.
- Höttur is a mountain in East Iceland.

The facts
| Nearest town | Reyðarfjörður |
|---|---|
| From Reykjavík | 608 km by road, about 8 h 43 min |
| Region | East Iceland |
| Coordinates | 65.1239° N, 14.4553° 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 3.2 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 Höttur?
Höttur is a mountain in East Iceland.
Where is Höttur?
Höttur is at 65.1239° N, 14.4553° W, in East Iceland. The nearest town is Reyðarfjörður. The nearest other sight on our map is Hallormsstaður Cliffs, a hike about 14 km away in a straight line.
How far is Höttur from Reykjavík?
Höttur is 608 km from Reykjavík by road, about 8 h 43 min by car. The nearest road is about 3.2 km away.
How do I get to Höttur?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Höttur, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Reyðarfjörður.
Does it cost anything to visit Höttur?
We have not verified a fee for Höttur. 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)
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