Geirmundartindur and Háihnúkur from Akranes
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Map of Geirmundartindur and Háihnúkur from Akranes
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64.3418°N, 21.9466°W · West Iceland
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Off the main road- 2.2 km from Route 51
Nearest town- Melahverfi — 6.8 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 22 km in a straight line
What else is close- 215 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Geirmundartindur and Háihnúkur from Akranes
Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountainfrom 17.656 ISK · 6 h 30 min
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Whales of Iceland Museum Admissionfrom 4.000 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Grandi District Experiencefrom 16.280 ISK · 3 h
Dog Sleddingfrom 49.900 ISK · 1 h
Husky Park - Kennel Visitfrom 11.500 ISK · 1 h
Husky Cart Ridefrom 55.000 ISK · 1 h
Hiking with Siberian Huskiesfrom 14.500 ISK · 1 h
Into The Glacier - From Húsafellfrom 27.900 ISK · 4 h
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Háihnúkur and Geirmundartindur from Akranes2 km - 2
Akranes2 km - 3
Lækjarhringur + Helluholtshringur, Akranes6 km - 4
Álfholtshringur, Akranes6 km - 5Grundart- göng8 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Geothermal hot spring near Akraneskaupstaður6 km
- 2Geothermal hot spring near Kjalarnes13 km
- 3Geothermal hot spring near Hvalfjarðarsveit18 km
Fuel
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Elínarvegur5 km · 307.9 kr/L - 2Akranes6 km · 307.8 kr/L
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Esjubraut Akranes6 km · 309.8 kr/L
Supermarkets
Tours
- Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountainfrom 17.656 ISK · 6 hours 30 minutes
From Grundarfjörður Port: Private Snaefellsness Tourfrom 269.900 ISK · 8 hours 
Grundarfjörður Cruise Tour: Snæfellsnes Peninsula from the portfrom 24.500 ISK · 5 hours 30 minutes
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How long is the Geirmundartindur and Háihnúkur from Akranes hike?
The Geirmundartindur and Háihnúkur from Akranes trail is about 10 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 Geirmundartindur and Háihnúkur from Akranes trailhead?
Geirmundartindur and Háihnúkur from Akranes is in West Iceland. 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 Geirmundartindur and Háihnúkur from Akranes safe to hike alone?
Geirmundartindur and Háihnúkur from Akranes sits 6.8 km from Melahverfi, and 2.2 km from Route 51. The uploader rated it moderate and it climbs about 188 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 Geirmundartindur and Háihnúkur from Akranes?
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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