Sveinstindur is an epic mountain located deep in Iceland's central highlands. This 1093 m (3408 ft) tall mountain is the perfect destination for sight-seeing, with panoramic views of six glaciers, hundreds of mountains and multiple volcanoes. It also overlooks the unique lake Langisjór, making it an unbeatable spot for nature enthusiasts, hikers and anyone interested in epic views. The hike difficulty is medium and should take around 3 hours with a 530 meter (1730 feet) elevation gain and around 4.4km (2.7 miles).

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• What it is: A mountain deep in the highlands of Iceland.

• Best season: Summer (inaccessible most of the year).

• Best time of day: Any (but sunrise and sunset are incredible).

• Nice to know: On a clear day you'll get the most epic 360° views of this part of the highlands. You will need a capable car to get there and you'll be crossing a few rivers.