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Gönguskarðsöxl rises to 958 m in North Iceland — the 206th highest of the 685 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 84, 8.9 km away.
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65.8356°N, 17.7696°W · North Iceland
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Elevation- 958 m above sea level
Off the main road- 8.9 km from Route 84
Nearest town- Svalbarðseyri — 17.3 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 271 km in a straight line
What else is close- 91 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Gönguskarðsöxl
Horse Riding Tour and Explore Scenery in Gásir Akureyrifrom 12.000 ISK · 1 h
Northern lights Combofrom 32.500 ISK · 6 h
Akureyri Classic Whales in the Midnight Sunfrom 14.500 ISK · 3 h
Akureyri Express Whales & Eyjafjordfrom 24.900 ISK · 2 h
Akureyri City Walk & Local Foodfrom 16.900 ISK · 3 h
Whale Watching from Akureyrifrom 13.990 ISK · 2 h 30 min
Myvatn, Waterfall, Hot Springs & Volcanoes Tour from Akureyrifrom 21.990 ISK · 6 h
Lake Mývatn Shore Excursion from Akureyri Port - Spanishfrom 23.000 ISK · 6 h
Lake Mývatn Shore Excursion from Akureyri Port - Germanfrom 23.000 ISK · 6 h
Northern Lights 4x4 Tour from Akureyrifrom 34.799 ISK · 2 h 30 min
Lake Mývatn & Snowmobile Tour from Akureyrifrom 59.900 ISK · 9 h
Goðafoss and the Forest Lagoonfrom 26.400 ISK · 4 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionGönguskarðsöxl weather and conditions
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In season now · Winter in IcelandNorthern Lights 4x4 Tour from Akureyrifrom 34.799 ISK · 2 h 30 minAll 1,648 tours
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- 1Grænihnjúkur3 km
- 2Bryðjuskál4 km
- 3Engjafjall4 km
- 4Garðsfell5 km
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Fornastaðafjall8 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Natural hot pot near Þingeyjarsveit14 km
- 2Geothermal hot spring near Svalbarðsstrandarhreppur17 km
- 3Hjalteyri Hot Tub20 km
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Fosshóll20 km · 310.9 kr/L - 2Furuvellir22 km · 279.7 kr/L
- 3Akureyri Tryggvabraut22 km · 279.9 kr/L
Supermarkets
Tours
(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafossfrom 25.300 ISK · 6 hours 30 minutes
(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyrifrom 25.900 ISK · 6 hours 
Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyrifrom 166.750 ISK · 5 hours
Frequently
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How do I get to Gönguskarðsöxl?
Gönguskarðsöxl is in North 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 Gönguskarðsöxl 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 Gönguskarðsöxl?
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 Gönguskarðsöxl?
Gönguskarðsöxl is 958 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.
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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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