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Gautastaðamúli rises to 537 m in West Iceland — the 203rd highest of the 385 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 54, 4.9 km away.
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64.9616°N, 21.9017°W · West Iceland
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Elevation
- 537 m above sea level
Off the main road
- 4.9 km from Route 54
Nearest town
- Búðardalur — 17.5 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
- 91 km in a straight line
What else is close
- 101 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Gautastaðamúli
Experience the Settlement Period Farm of Eirik the Red and Leif Eirikssonfrom 2.900 ISK · 1 h
1,5h Trail Ride for All Levelsfrom 16.500 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Farm visit to Hestalandfrom 4.500 ISK · 1 h
Stykkishólmur - Flateyfrom 4.320 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Stykkishólmur - Flatey - Brjánslækurfrom 6.300 ISK · 2 h 30 min
Settlement & Egils Saga Exhibitionfrom 3.700 ISK · 1 h
Into The Glacier - From Húsafellfrom 27.900 ISK · 4 h
Husafell Canyon Bathsfrom 10.900 ISK · 1 h 45 min
Into The Glacier - With Snowmobiling From Húsafellfrom 36.900 ISK · 4 h 30 minGautastaðamúli weather and conditions
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3°Cpartly cloudy · feels -3°C8 m/sgusts 119 h 46 mdaylight · 08:20 – 18:06
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In season now · Winter in IcelandInto The Glacier - From Húsafellfrom 27.900 ISK · 4 hAll 1,648 tours
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Nearby
km column = your drive
- 1Selárdalsborg2 km
- 2Gautastaðasneis2 km
- 3Álfatraðarsneið3 km
- 4Helgufell4 km
- 5Burstarkollur4 km
Fuel
- 1
Búðardalur17 km · 308.7 kr/L - 2Hreðavatnsskáli27 km · 303.6 kr/L
- 3Baulan34 km · 279.7 kr/L
Tours
Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountainfrom 17.656 ISK · 6 hours 30 minutes
From Grundarfjörður Port: Private Snaefellsness Tourfrom 269.900 ISK · 8 hours
Grundarfjörður Cruise Tour: Snæfellsnes Peninsula from the portfrom 24.500 ISK · 5 hours 30 minutes
Frequently
asked
questions
How do I get to Gautastaðamúli?
Gautastaðamúli is in West 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 Gautastaðamúli 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 Gautastaðamúli?
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 Gautastaðamúli?
Gautastaðamúli is 537 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.
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
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