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About
Rjúpnabrekkujökull is an outlet glacier in the Vatnajökull Group, the Highlands.
It's part of the Vatnajökull Group. The name comes from the Rjúpnabrekka mountain slope.
Never walk on glaciers without a guide and proper equipment. Crevasses can be hidden by snow bridges.
Map of Rjúpnabrekkujökull
Rjúpnabrekkujökull is in the Highlands, Iceland at 64.7021°N, 17.5309°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.
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Distance from Reykjavík- 221 km in a straight line
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Rjúpnabrekkujökull weather and conditions
At Rjúpnabrekkujökull in Highlands, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 16:15 (Iceland time): 1°C (feels like -2°C), clear, wind 3 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 52 m (sunrise 05:45, sunset 20:37). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.
Data verified 31 August 2026, 16:15· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly
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Nearby
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Waterfalls
A waterfall in the Highlands.
A waterfall in North Iceland.
A waterfall in South Coast.
A waterfall in South Coast.
Hot Springs
Pool hot spring
Water hot spring
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Campsites
Highland campsite accessible in summer only. F-road driving required. Basic facilities…
Highland campsite accessible in summer only. F-road driving required. Basic facilities…
Highland campsite accessible in summer only. F-road driving required. Basic facilities…
North Iceland camping option. Less crowded than the south, with dramatic landscapes and…
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Supermarkets
Supermarket — supplies
Krambúð supermarket — supplies
Bónus supermarket — supplies
Supermarket — supplies
Gas stations
Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol
Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol
N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol
Olís · 315.8 kr/L petrol
Tours
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Data & sources
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USGS Professional Paper 1746Glacier facts · Public domain
OpenStreetMapVisitor access & practical facts
VegagerðinLive road status & cameras · Icelandic Road Administration
Open-MeteoWeather forecast · CC BY 4.0
NOAA SWPCAurora (planetary Kp) forecast · public domain
OpenStreetMapInteractive-map data · ODbL
Esri, Maxar & Earthstar GeographicsSatellite imagery for the 3D terrain render · GIS User Community
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