Herðubreið, Tuya volcano in Skútustaðahreppur, Iceland
Herðubreið rises 1,682 meters above sea level, featuring a distinctive flat summit and steep sides formed through volcanic activity under glacial ice sheets.
The first documented climb of this mountain occurred in 1908 when Hans Reck and Sigurður Sumarliðason reached its summit after multiple previous failed attempts.
Local residents selected this mountain as Iceland's favorite in 2002, recognizing its status as the Queen of Icelandic Mountains in the national landscape.
The mountain stands within Vatnajökull National Park, requiring specialized climbing equipment and experienced guidance for any ascent attempts during favorable weather conditions.
Near the mountain lies Herðubreiðarlindir oasis, which served as a shelter for Fjalla-Eyvindur, an outcast who survived there during the winter of 1774-1775.
Location: Þingeyjarsveit
Elevation above the sea: 1,682 m
GPS coordinates: 65.17868,-16.34502
Latest update: May 21, 2025 10:41
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