GUNUNG · Iceland

Herðubreið

Information

Elevation: 1.682 m
Country: Iceland (IS)
Location / Range: Dataran Tinggi Islandia / Icelandic Highlands
Mountain type: Volcano
Volcanic?: Yes — volcano
Coordinates: 65.1833, -16.3500
Difficulty: Sulit; scree curam, batu jatuh, dan salju yang dapat memerlukan perlengkapan alpin.
Best Season: Musim panas saat akses dataran tinggi memungkinkan; kondisi salju dan cuaca tetap menentukan.
Hazards: Batu jatuh, jatuh di lereng curam, salju, angin kencang, dan jarak pandang buruk.

Description

Herðubreið (1,682 m) is a tuya in the Ódáðahraun lava field of the Icelandic Highlands, near Askja. Its flat-topped form is associated with eruptions beneath ice. Climbers use a break in the cliffs on the northwestern side. The national park warns of falls and rockfall and calls for helmets. A July 2026 ascent account describes crampons and an ice axe on snow slopes; the climb should not be assumed to remain nontechnical.

Gallery

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Routes

Hb5 — pendekatan jalan kaki dari Herðubreiðarlindir

Sulit; risiko jatuh dan batu jatuh. Gunakan helm.

+1000 m Sekitar 12 jam pulang-pergi dari Herðubreiðarlindir; sekitar 3 jam naik dari kaki gunung

The national park distinguishes the long approach from Herðubreiðarlindir from the ascent starting at the mountain’s foot. Its Hb5 page lists 2.6 km, which does not represent the complete oasis round trip. Start early, especially as daylight shortens in August.

Source

Jalur puncak dari kaki barat — akses kendaraan

Sulit; kondisi salju dapat menambah kebutuhan teknik alpin.

3½–4 jam naik; sekitar 2½ jam turun

Fjalladýrð starts the climb at the western foot after driving from Möðrudalur. The ascent and descent times exclude the complete excursion: its 12-hour estimate also includes driving and an oasis visit. Check tour availability directly.

Source

Climbing Experiences

This collection combines three summit reports with clearly labelled photography and regional trekking material. Accounts published in 1957, 2015, and July 2026 show recurring loose rock, snow, and deteriorating weather. Each writer describes conditions on their own trip, rather than guaranteeing current trail conditions.

References

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