The glacier tongues of the eastern extreme of Vatnajökull also impose themselves on the area. Visible to the north-west is Snæfell  (1833m), the highest peak in Iceland that isn't part of a glacier. The mountains within the area itself include Sauðhamarstindur  (1319m) and Jökulgilstindar  (1313 m).
The glaciers from the eastern edge of Vatnajökull also cover the surrounding area. Notably, Snæfell  (1833m), Iceland's highest non-glacier peak, is visible in the north-west. The mountains within this region include Sauðhamarstindur  (1319m) and Jökulgilstindar  (1313 m).