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Hrístindahnúkur peak

West Iceland8.1 kmHardGPS trackRecorded by 2 hikers

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64.9648°N, 21.5210°W · West Iceland

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Getting there
Road 60 (Breiðabólstaður - Skógstagl)
Off the main road
1.2 km from Route 60
Nearest town
Búðardalur — 19.7 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
93 km in a straight line
What else is close
76 mapped places within 20 km

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Hrístindahnúkur peak weather and conditions

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4°Covercast · feels 1°C3 m/sgusts 79 h 39 mdaylight · 08:22 – 18:01
In season now · Winter in IcelandInto The Glacier - From Húsafellfrom 27.900 ISK · 4 h
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Cars & campers

−12%exclusive discountFree cancellationKEF airport pickup 24/74.8
Dacia Duster 4x4
SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

Cheapest real 4WD in the fleet — gravel, the Westfjords and easy summer F-roads without truck prices.

TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol/diesel
Seats5
Drive4WD
From
5,355 kr6,300 kr/day
Reserve −12%
VW Caravelle
9-seater

VW Caravelle

Whole family or friend group in one car — gear in the back, room to stretch.

TransmissionAutomatic
FuelDiesel
Seats9
Drive2WD
From
12,750 kr15,000 kr/day
Reserve −12%
Key Camper Wild Duo
Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

Sleep right by the trailhead, wake up at the falls — F-road ready from mid-June.

TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol
Sleeps2
Drive4WD
From
5,304 kr6,240 kr/day
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Hrístindahnúkur peak — photo by rastagus / WikilocPhoto: rastagus / Wikiloc / wikiloc.com
Hrístindahnúkur peak — photo by rastagusPhoto: rastagus / wikiloc.com
Hrístindahnúkur peak — photo by rastagusPhoto: rastagus / wikiloc.com
Hrístindahnúkur peak — photo by rastagusPhoto: rastagus / wikiloc.com
Hrístindahnúkur peak — photo by rastagusPhoto: rastagus / wikiloc.com
Hrístindahnúkur peak — photo by rastagusPhoto: rastagus / wikiloc.com
Hrístindahnúkur peak — photo by rastagusPhoto: rastagus / wikiloc.com
Hrístindahnúkur peak — photo by rastagusPhoto: rastagus / wikiloc.com
Hrístindahnúkur peak — photo by rastagusPhoto: rastagus / wikiloc.com
Hrístindahnúkur peak — photo by rastagusPhoto: rastagus / wikiloc.com

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Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Elf stone3 km
  2. 2Brattabrekka9 km
  3. 3cascade15 km
  4. 4Litla Baula, Mælifell and Baula17 km
  5. 5Around Hitarvatn Day 2 318 km
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Waterfalls

  1. 1Hamrafoss12 km
  2. 2Bjarnafoss13 km
  3. 3Hörtlafoss17 km
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Hot springs

  1. 1Grafarlaug< 1 km
  2. 2Natural hot pot near Dalabyggð20 km
  3. 3Geothermal hot spring near Borgarbyggð22 km
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Fuel

  1. 1Búðardalur20 km · 308.7 kr/L
  2. 2Hreðavatnsskáli22 km · 303.6 kr/L
  3. 3Staðarskáli29 km · 310.9 kr/L
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Supermarkets

  1. 1Krambúð20 km
  2. 2Hyrnan50 km
  3. 3Ljómalind50 km
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Frequently
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How long is the Hrístindahnúkur peak hike?
The Hrístindahnúkur peak trail is about 8.1 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 Hrístindahnúkur peak trailhead?
Hrístindahnúkur peak 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 Hrístindahnúkur peak safe to hike alone?
Hrístindahnúkur peak sits 20 km from Búðardalur, and 1.2 km from Route 60. The uploader rated it hard and it climbs about 735 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 Hrístindahnúkur peak?
Hrístindahnúkur peak climbs about 735 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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All hikes218 hikes in West Iceland, mapped with photos, distances and live conditions
Iceland nowfrom 19 Sep 06:10
8°C · overcastWind 2 m/sRing Road (R1) openAurora Kp 2.67Daylight 07:02 – 19:39Webcams