Hike · Capital Region
Þverfellshorn
Quick facts
- Þverfellshorn is 22 km from Reykjavík by road, about 25 min by car.
- The Þverfellshorn route is 5.5 km long and takes about 1 h 5 min to walk.
- The nearest town to Þverfellshorn is Reykjavík.
- Þverfellshorn is a hike in the Capital Region of Iceland.
The facts
| Distance | 5.5 km |
|---|---|
| Walking time | 1 h 5 min |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Nearest town | Reykjavík |
| From Reykjavík | 22 km by road, about 25 min |
| Region | Capital Region |
| Coordinates | 64.2089° N, 21.7152° 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.
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 Þverfellshorn?
Þverfellshorn is a hike in the Capital Region of Iceland.
Where is Þverfellshorn?
Þverfellshorn is at 64.2089° N, 21.7152° W, in the Capital Region of Iceland. The nearest town is Reykjavík. The nearest other sight on our map is Tungufoss, a waterfall about 3.6 km away in a straight line.
How far is Þverfellshorn from Reykjavík?
Þverfellshorn is 22 km from Reykjavík by road, about 25 min by car.
How do I get to Þverfellshorn?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Þverfellshorn, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Reykjavík.
How long does the Þverfellshorn hike take?
The Þverfellshorn route is 5.5 km long and takes about 1 h 5 min to walk. It is rated easy. Walking times are estimates from the route's distance and climb, not a guarantee.
Does it cost anything to visit Þverfellshorn?
We have not verified a fee for Þverfellshorn. 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 Þverfellshorn?
The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Mosfellsbær - Gym & Pool, about 11 minutes' drive from Þverfellshorn. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door. Also within reach: World Class Árbær & Pool (17 min), World Class Breiðholt & Pool (20 min).
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Soak here afterwards
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- 25 min driveper visit with LifePass
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On the way back
- 90 min drive
Nearby sights
Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
Sources
Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. We have no licence-clean photograph of this place yet, so the image is a location map drawn from its coordinates on a public-domain outline of Iceland.
- OpenStreetMap (ODbL-1.0)
© OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License.
