– Lat/Long: 65.18° N 16.34° W

Herðubreið – Climbing, Hiking & Mountaineering information

Herðubreið guide

  • Elevation: 1682 m
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  • Best months to climb: April, May, June, July, August, September, October
  • Convenient center: Akureyri
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7. Bardarbunga (2000 m) 83.1 km
8. Bárðarbunga (2009 m) 83.1 km
9. Tungnafellsjokull (1535 m) 89.7 km
10. Grímsvötn or Grimsvotn (1725 m) 96.7 km