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Eldhnjúkar rises to 1,092 m in East Iceland — the 39th highest of the 371 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 1, 4.6 km away.
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65.1057°N, 14.4279°W · East Iceland
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Elevation- 1,092 m above sea level
Off the main road- 4.6 km from Route 1
Nearest town- Reyðarfjörður — 12.7 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 373 km in a straight line
What else is close- 121 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Eldhnjúkar
Wonders of the Wilderness - Summerfrom 61.000 ISK · 10 h
Relax - The essential Vök Baths experiencefrom 7.690 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Abandoned Fjords Super Jeep Tourfrom 42.000 ISK · 5 h
Mjóifjörður Super Jeep Tour - Eskifjörðurfrom 42.000 ISK · 5 h
Wonders of the Wilderness - Seyðisfjörðurfrom 61.000 ISK · 10 h
Mjóifjörður Super Jeep Tour - Seyðisfjörðurfrom 42.000 ISK · 5 h
Puffin Tour from Seyðisfjörður with Gufufoss Waterfall & East Iceland Villagefrom 26.990 ISK · 5 h
Stuðlagil Canyon from Seyðisfjörðurfrom 26.990 ISK · 5 h
Stuðlagil Canyon and Waterfalls Tour from Seyðisfjörður Portfrom 30.000 ISK · 7 h
Skaftafell 5-Hours Adventure Glacier Hikefrom 20.775 ISK · 5 h
Skaftafell Blue Ice Cave and Glacier Walk Tourfrom 19.999 ISK · 3 h
Northern Lights Chase from Glacier Lagoonfrom 25.000 ISK · 5 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionEldhnjúkar weather and conditions
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In season now · Winter in IcelandSkaftafell 5-Hours Adventure Glacier Hikefrom 20.775 ISK · 5 hAll 1,648 tours
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- 1
Höttur2 km - 2Hádegishnúkur4 km
- 3Sauðahlíðarfjall4 km
- 4Kistufell5 km
- 5
Sandfell5 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
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Fuel
- 1
Reyðarfjörður12 km · 308.7 kr/L - 2Hallormsstaður15 km · 308.6 kr/L
- 3
Egilsstaðir17 km · 279.8 kr/L
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Tours
- Abandoned Fjords Super Jeep Tourfrom 42.000 ISK · 5 hours
Blue Ice Discoveryfrom 24.900 ISK · 4 hours 
Breidamerkurjökull Glacier Hikefrom 15.377 ISK · 3 hours
Frequently
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How do I get to Eldhnjúkar?
Eldhnjúkar is in East Iceland. 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 Eldhnjúkar 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 Eldhnjúkar?
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 Eldhnjúkar?
Eldhnjúkar is 1,092 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.
Data & sources
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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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