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Gildalshnúkur

West Iceland, Iceland844 m elevation

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Gildalshnúkur

West Iceland, Iceland844 m elevation

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Gildalshnúkur rises to 844 m in West Iceland — the 59th highest of the 385 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 1, 1.8 km away.

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Gildalshnúkur is in West Iceland at 64.4933°N, 21.8983°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Elevation: 844 m above sea level
Getting there: Road 1 (Hafnarfjall)
Off the main road: 1.8 km from Route 1
Nearest town: Borgarnes — 5.6 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 39 km in a straight line
What else is close: 153 mapped places within 20 km

Gildalshnúkur weather and conditions

At Gildalshnúkur in West Iceland, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 12:30 (Iceland time): 6°C (feels like 2°C), partly cloudy, wind 4 m/s gusting to 7 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 44 m (sunrise 06:06, sunset 20:50). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

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Cars & campers

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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 Gildalshnúkur

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Small groups

Hiking

Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountain

IF THIS ONE SHOWS UNAVAILABLE, CHECK OUR OTHER DAY TOURS as we run one tour per day.

Duration6 hours 30 minutes

HighlightsWest Iceland

From Grundarfjörður Port: Private Snaefellsness Tour

Step away from busy destinations like the Golden Circle and the South Coast with the tour.

Duration8 hours

HighlightsWest Iceland

Grundarfjordur Port: Small Group Snaefellsnes Peninsula from Cruise Terminal

Join a small group shore excursion from Grundarfjordur Port and explore the landscapes of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula often call

Duration5 hours

HighlightsWest Iceland

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25.340 ISK

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Photos & videos

Gildalshnúkur — photo by Hansueli Krapf · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0

Photo: Hansueli Krapf · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0

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How do I get to Gildalshnúkur?

Gildalshnúkur 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 Gildalshnúkur 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 Gildalshnúkur?

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 Gildalshnúkur?

Gildalshnúkur is 844 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.

Nearby

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Waterfalls

#1.Hafnarfoss

4.5 km·~5 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#2.Víðigilsfoss

5.3 km·~6 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#3.Leirárfoss

5.4 km·~6 min drive

A waterfall in Iceland.

#4.Hestagilsfoss

8.1 km·~10 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

4 waterfalls near West Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Borgarbyggð

5.4 km·~6 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Hvalfjarðarsveit

17 km·~20 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Kjósarhreppur

21 km·~25 min drive

Natural hot spring

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Akraneskaupstaður

21 km·~25 min drive

Akranes's municipal swimming pool per Visit West Iceland — toilets, a café and a sauna on…

4 hot springs near West Iceland

Campsites

#1.Borgarnes

6.5 km·~8 min drive

The camp site is in the small town Borgarnes, by highway no 1 on the way out of town…

#2.Stóri-Lambhagi 4 Tjaldsvæði

12 km·~14 min drive

West Iceland camping. Access to Snæfellsnes peninsula and western attractions. Good…

#3.Stóri – Lambhagi 4

12 km·~14 min drive

Small camp site in a beautiful and quiet surroundings next to highway no 47 in…

#4.Selskógur, Skorradal

16 km·~19 min drive

The forest Selsskógur is in the middle of the valley Skorradalur. It is a good camp site…

4 campsites near West Iceland

F-Roads

#1.F508 Skorradalsvegur

21 km·~25 min drive

Power line road with hidden waterfalls

1 f-roads near West Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Bónus

5.4 km·~6 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#2.Nettó

5.6 km·~7 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#3.Ljómalind

5.6 km·~7 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Hyrnan

5.7 km·~7 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near West Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Borgarnes

5.6 km·~7 min drive

Orkan · 279.7 kr/L petrol

#2.Grundartangi

16 km·~19 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#3.Ferstikla

17 km·~21 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#4.Elínarvegur

20 km·~24 min drive

N1 · 307.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near West Iceland

Tours

#1.Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountain

6 hours 30 minutes

IF THIS ONE SHOWS UNAVAILABLE, CHECK OUR OTHER DAY TOURS as we run one tour per day.

from 18.101 ISKView tour →

#2.From Grundarfjörður Port: Private Snaefellsness Tour

8 hours

Step away from busy destinations like the Golden Circle and the South Coast with the tour.

from 269.900 ISKView tour →

#3.Grundarfjordur Port: Small Group Snaefellsnes Peninsula from Cruise Terminal

5 hours

Join a small group shore excursion from Grundarfjordur Port and explore the landscapes of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula often call

from 25.340 ISKView tour →

3 tours near West Iceland

Data & sources

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

Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Hansueli Krapf · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
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