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Cumbre Hvannadalshnúkur (2110m)

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Cumbre Hvannadalshnúkur (2110m)

South Coast7.8 kmHardGPS track

Map of Cumbre Hvannadalshnúkur (2110m)

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63.9445°N, 16.7929°W · South Coast

Plan your visit

Off the main road
0.4 km from Route 1
Nearest town
Kirkjubæjarklaustur — 65.5 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
252 km in a straight line
What else is close
236 mapped places within 20 km

Cumbre Hvannadalshnúkur (2110m) weather and conditions

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3°Covercast · feels -3°C5 m/sgusts 89 h 52 mdaylight · 07:57 – 17:49
In season now · Winter in IcelandSolheimajokull Ice Climbing & Glacier Hikefrom 31.381 ISK · 4 hAll 1,648 tours

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Fuel

  1. 1Freysnes7 km · 308.6 kr/L
  2. 2Fagurhólsmýri10 km · 310.9 kr/L
  3. 3Kirkjubæjarklaustur63 km · 308.7 kr/L
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Supermarkets

  1. 1Gvendarkjör64 km
  2. 2Nettó84 km
  3. 3Krónan124 km
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Frequently
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How long is the Cumbre Hvannadalshnúkur (2110m) hike?
The Cumbre Hvannadalshnúkur (2110m) trail is about 7.8 km based on its recorded GPS track. Times vary with pace, weather and how much you stop — plan conservatively and turn back early if conditions change.
How do I get to the Cumbre Hvannadalshnúkur (2110m) trailhead?
Cumbre Hvannadalshnúkur (2110m) is in South Coast. Use the map on this page for the trailhead coordinates and check live road conditions before you drive — some trailheads sit on gravel or F-roads that need a 4×4 and only open in summer.
Is Cumbre Hvannadalshnúkur (2110m) safe to hike alone?
Cumbre Hvannadalshnúkur (2110m) sits 66 km from Kirkjubæjarklaustur, and 0.4 km from Route 1. The uploader rated it hard and it climbs about 1,426 m. Iceland trails are often unmarked and weather turns quickly. Tell someone your plan (or file one at safetravel.is), carry a charged phone and layers, check the forecast, and turn back if fog, wind or rising rivers set in. Don’t rely on phone signal.
When is the best time to hike Cumbre Hvannadalshnúkur (2110m)?
Cumbre Hvannadalshnúkur (2110m) climbs about 1,426 m, so snow lingers on it later than on lowland trails. Most Icelandic hiking is a June–September activity, when trails are snow-free and daylight is long. Highland routes open later and close earlier; check road and trail status before committing.

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