Háihnúkur and Geirmundartindur from Akranes
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Map of Háihnúkur and Geirmundartindur from Akranes
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64.3275°N, 21.9849°W · West Iceland
Plan your visit
Getting there- Road 51 (Hringv.-Akran.v.)
Off the main road- 1.5 km from Route 51
Nearest town- Akranes — 5.7 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 20 km in a straight line
What else is close- 249 mapped places within 20 km
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km column = your drive
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Akranes< 1 km - 2
Geirmundartindur and Háihnúkur from Akranes2 km - 3
Lækjarhringur + Helluholtshringur, Akranes8 km - 4
Álfholtshringur, Akranes8 km - 5Grundart- göng10 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Geothermal hot spring near Akraneskaupstaður4 km
- 2Geothermal hot spring near Kjalarnes13 km
- 3Geothermal Goldfish Pond16 km
Fuel
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Elínarvegur3 km · 307.9 kr/L - 2Akranes3 km · 307.8 kr/L
- 3
Esjubraut Akranes4 km · 309.8 kr/L
Supermarkets
Tours
- Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountainfrom 17.656 ISK · 6 hours 30 minutes
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Frequently
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How long is the Háihnúkur and Geirmundartindur from Akranes hike?
The Háihnúkur and Geirmundartindur from Akranes trail is about 16 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 Háihnúkur and Geirmundartindur from Akranes trailhead?
Háihnúkur and Geirmundartindur 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 Háihnúkur and Geirmundartindur from Akranes safe to hike alone?
Háihnúkur and Geirmundartindur from Akranes sits 5.7 km from Akranes, and 1.5 km from Route 51. The uploader rated it easy and it climbs about 1,290 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 Háihnúkur and Geirmundartindur from Akranes?
Háihnúkur and Geirmundartindur from Akranes climbs about 1,290 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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