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Álftahnúkar rises to 376 m in the Westfjords, Iceland — the 140th highest of the 189 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 61, 2.8 km away.
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65.7260°N, 21.8911°W · Westfjords
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Elevation- 376 m above sea level
Off the main road- 2.8 km from Route 61
Nearest town- Hólmavík — 9.6 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 176 km in a straight line
What else is close- 63 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Álftahnúkar
3 Hour Djúpuvík Adventure - ATVfrom 39.000 ISK · 3 h 30 min
1 Hour Drangsnes Adventure - ATVfrom 18.000 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Embark on an exhilarating journey through the Reykjanes Peninsula,from 42.990 ISK · 8 h
Flatey - Stykkishólmurfrom 4.320 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Flatey - Brjánslækurfrom 3.560 ISK · 1 h
Brjánslækur - Flateyfrom 3.560 ISK · 1 h
Brjánslækur - Flatey - Stykkishólmurfrom 6.300 ISK · 2 h 30 min
Avoid the crowdsfrom 60.000 ISK · 6 h
Hornstrandir Panoramafrom 63.100 ISK · 10 h
Blue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 min
Golden Circle and Laugarás Lagoon Lerki Admissionfrom 23.039 ISK · 9 h 30 min
Spirit of the Aurora (28 person max vehicle)from 14.990 ISK · 5 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionÁlftahnúkar weather and conditions
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In season now · Winter in IcelandBlue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 minAll 1,648 tours
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- 1Kirkjubólsfjall1 km
- 2Aratungufjall3 km
- 3Víðivallafjall3 km
- 4Víðivallaborg4 km
- 5Hólatagl4 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Geothermal hot spring near Strandabyggð10 km
- 2Geothermal hot spring near Kaldrananeshreppur15 km
- 3Gvendarlaug hin forna18 km
Fuel
Supermarkets
- 1Krambúð10 km
- 2Kaupfélag Steingrímsfjarðar21 km
- 3Kaupfélag Vestur-Húnvetninga57 km
Tours
- Avoid the crowdsfrom 60.000 ISK · 6 hours
Bike and Kayak Combofrom 27.900 ISK · 7 hours 
BIRD CLIFFS & BEAUTIFUL BEACHES - bikingfrom 36.800 ISK · 9 hours
Frequently
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How do I get to Álftahnúkar?
Álftahnúkar is in Westfjords. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive — highland trailheads often need a 4×4, and some access roads only open in summer.
Can I hike Álftahnúkar without a guide?
It depends on the route and conditions. Lower Icelandic peaks are hikeable in summer with proper boots, layers and a forecast check, but weather turns fast even in July. Tell someone your route and register plans on safetravel.is.
When is the best time to hike Álftahnúkar?
June to September, when snow has cleared from the trails and daylight is long. Winter ascents are serious mountaineering. Always check the forecast on vedur.is before you set out.
How tall is Álftahnúkar?
Álftahnúkar is 376 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.
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VegagerðinVisitor 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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