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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.
Map of Gildalshnúkur
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64.4933°N, 21.8983°W · West Iceland
Plan your visit
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
Tours near Gildalshnúkur
Settlement & Egils Saga Exhibitionfrom 3.700 ISK · 1 h
Farm visit to Hestalandfrom 4.500 ISK · 1 h
1,5h Trail Ride for All Levelsfrom 16.500 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountainfrom 17.656 ISK · 6 h 30 min
Fálkaklettur Via Ferrata close to Reykjavikfrom 19.900 ISK · 3 h
Day Hike to Moskardshnjukar: The Knife's Edgefrom 12.430 ISK · 5 h
Dog Sleddingfrom 49.900 ISK · 1 h
Husky Park - Kennel Visitfrom 11.500 ISK · 1 h
Husky Cart Ridefrom 55.000 ISK · 1 h
Into The Glacier - From Húsafellfrom 27.900 ISK · 4 h
Snowmobile on Langjökull Glacier - Meet us in Husafellfrom 33.490 ISK · 2 h
Golden Circle and Laugarás Lagoon Lerki Admissionfrom 23.039 ISK · 9 h 30 minAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionGildalshnúkur weather and conditions
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1°Covercast · feels -6°C10 m/sgusts 149 h 49 mdaylight · 08:19 – 18:07
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In season now · Winter in IcelandInto The Glacier - From Húsafellfrom 27.900 ISK · 4 hAll 1,648 tours
Cars & campers
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Nearby
km column = your drive
- 1
Hafnarfjall1 km - 2Miðtindur1 km
- 3Klausturtunguhóll1 km
- 4
Hróarstindur2 km - 5Katlaþúfa2 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Geothermal hot spring near Borgarbyggð5 km
- 2Geothermal hot spring near Hvalfjarðarsveit17 km
- 3Geothermal hot spring near Kjósarhreppur21 km
Fuel
- 1Borgarnes6 km · 279.7 kr/L
- 2
Grundartangi16 km · 308.7 kr/L - 3Ferstikla17 km · 308.7 kr/L
Supermarkets
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 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.
Data & sources
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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
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