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Galtárhnjúkur

Highlands, Iceland1,078 m elevation

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Galtárhnjúkur

Highlands, Iceland1,078 m elevation

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Galtárhnjúkur rises to 1,078 m in the Highlands, Iceland — the 75th highest of the 186 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 1, 24 km away.

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Galtárhnjúkur is in the Highlands, Iceland at 65.2790°N, 18.4491°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Elevation: 1,078 m above sea level
Off the main road: 23.9 km from Route 1
Nearest town: Hrafnagil — 38.2 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 208 km in a straight line
What else is close: 35 mapped places within 20 km

Galtárhnjúkur weather and conditions

At Galtárhnjúkur in Highlands, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 16:45 (Iceland time): 2°C (feels like -2°C), overcast, wind 5 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 50 m (sunrise 05:49, sunset 20:39). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 31 August 2026, 16:45· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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Cars & campers

−12%exclusive discountFree cancellation

KEF airport pickup 24/74.8

SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

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

VW Caravelle

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

TransmissionAutomatic

12,750 kr15,000 kr/day

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Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

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

Tours near Galtárhnjúkur

Free cancellation

Small groups

Sightseeing

(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss

Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area are an absolute must if you're exploring the North!

Duration6 hours 30 minutes

HighlightsNorth Iceland

(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri

Discover the wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide.

Duration6 hours

HighlightsNorth Iceland

A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!

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

Duration8 hours

HighlightsReykjavík area

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How do I get to Galtárhnjúkur?

Galtárhnjúkur is in Highlands. 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 Galtárhnjúkur 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 Galtárhnjúkur?

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 Galtárhnjúkur?

Galtárhnjúkur is 1,078 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.

Nearby

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Waterfalls

#1.Runufoss

21 km·~25 min drive

A waterfall in the Highlands.

#2.Háaleitisfoss

35 km·~42 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#3.Bólugilsfoss

40 km·~48 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#4.Reykjafoss

49 km·~59 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

4 waterfalls near Highlands

Hot Springs

#1.Reykjafoss Warm Waterfall

27 km·~33 min drive

Geothermal spot

#2.Laugafell

28 km·~34 min drive

Pool hot spring

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Eyjafjarðarsveit

37 km·~44 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#4.Natural hot pot near Eyjafjarðarsveit

37 km·~45 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

4 hot springs near Highlands

Campsites

#1.Laugafell

28 km·~34 min drive

Highland campsite accessible in summer only. F-road driving required. Basic facilities…

#2.Engimýri

33 km·~39 min drive

Motorhome and caravan site, with electric connections, water, and wc tank emtying…

#3.Himnasvalir

33 km·~40 min drive

Himnasvalir is a camp site and mobile home site in the heart of they valley Norðurárdalur…

#4.Tjaldsvæði Eyjafjarðarsveitar

37 km·~44 min drive

North Iceland camping option. Less crowded than the south, with dramatic landscapes and…

4 campsites near Highlands

F-Roads

#1.F821 Eyjafjarðarleið

17 km·~21 min drive

Climb from sea level to 926m

#2.F752 Skagafjarðarleið

19 km·~23 min drive

Northern approach to Sprengisandur

2 f-roads near Highlands

Supermarkets

#1.Bónus

46 km·~55 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#2.Fisk Kompaní

46 km·~55 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Nettó

47 km·~56 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#4.Krambúð

47 km·~56 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Highlands

Gas stations

#1.Kjarnagata

46 km·~55 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#2.Akureyri Leiruvegur

47 km·~56 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Mýrarvegur

47 km·~57 min drive

Orkan · 279.7 kr/L petrol

#4.Akureyri Hlíðarbraut

48 km·~57 min drive

ÓB · 279.8 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near Highlands

Tours

#1.(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss

6 hours 30 minutes

Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area are an absolute must if you're exploring the North!

from 25.300 ISKView tour →

#2.(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri

6 hours

Discover the wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide.

from 25.900 ISKView tour →

#3.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 →

3 tours near Highlands

Data & sources

Everything on this page comes from the sources below. Live feeds refresh automatically.

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