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Álútur

Reykjavík Area, Iceland497 m elevation
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Álútur

Reykjavík Area, Iceland497 m elevation

Map of Álútur

Álútur is in the Reykjavík Area, Iceland at 64.0400°N, 21.1483°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Plan your visit

Elevation
497 m above sea level
Off the main road
4.7 km from Route 1
Nearest town
Hveragerði — 4.9 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
40 km in a straight line
What else is close
274 mapped places within 20 km

Álútur weather and conditions

At Álútur in Reykjavik, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 09:00 (Iceland time): 5°C (feels like 1°C), clear, wind 2 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 41 m (sunrise 06:05, sunset 20:45). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 1 September 2026, 09:00· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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How do I get to Álútur?
Álútur is in Reykjavík Area. 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 Álútur 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 Álútur?
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 Álútur?
Álútur is 497 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.

Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Kyllisfell3 km
  2. 2Dalafell3 km
  3. 3Bjarnarfell4 km
  4. 4Dagmálafell4 km
  5. 5Ölkelduhnúkur4 km

Hot Springs

#1.Reykjadalur Thermal River
2.6 km·~3 min drive

Hot river reached by 3km hike from Hveragerði. Valley full of steam, river runs warm -…

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Ölfus
3.4 km·~4 min drive

Natural hot spring

#3.Grýla
3.5 km·~4 min drive

Geothermal spot

#4.Leirgerður
4.1 km·~5 min drive

Geothermal spot

4 hot springs near Reykjavík Area

Campsites

#1.Hveragerði - Reykjamörk
4.8 km·~6 min drive

The camp site in the village Hveragerði is located close to the center of the village.…

#2.Tjaldsvæðið Í Hveragerði
4.9 km·~6 min drive

Greater Reykjavík area campsite. Urban convenience with easier booking than central city…

#3.Úlfljótsvatn
7.9 km·~9 min drive

The camp site at Úlfljótsvatn is run by the boy scout movement. The facilities are…

#4.Útilífsmiðstöð skáta Úlfljótsvatni
8 km·~10 min drive

Greater Reykjavík area campsite. Urban convenience with easier booking than central city…

4 campsites near Reykjavík Area

Supermarkets

#1.Bónus
5.3 km·~6 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#2.Krónan
13 km·~16 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#3.Nettó
14 km·~16 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#4.Hagkaup Sérvara
14 km·~17 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Reykjavík Area

Gas stations

#1.Hveragerði
5.3 km·~6 min drive

Orkan · 279.7 kr/L petrol

#2.Selfoss
12 km·~15 min drive

Atlantsolía · 279.8 kr/L petrol

#3.Minni Borg
19 km·~23 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#4.Eyrarbakki
20 km·~24 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near Reykjavík Area

Tours

#1.A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!
8 hours

Embark on a private adventure through the Golden Circle with Northern Adventurer.

from 159.000 ISKView tour →
#2.A Magical Day in Iceland - a private custom made tour - Up to 9 passengers
8 hours

So often our customers ask for something different.

from 195.000 ISKView tour →
#3.A Premium Private Tour of Ancient Legends and Natural Marvels of Snæfellsnes!
11 hours

Come with us on an journey to the land of Snæfellsnes, an ancient realm steeped in legends and wonder.

from 323.999 ISKView tour →
3 tours near Reykjavík Area

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