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Graddabunga

North Iceland, Iceland783 m elevation
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Graddabunga

North Iceland, Iceland783 m elevation

About

Graddabunga rises to 783 m in North Iceland — the 339th highest of the 685 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 1, 9.5 km away.

Map of Graddabunga

Graddabunga is in North Iceland at 65.7346°N, 16.7190°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Plan your visit

Elevation
783 m above sea level
Off the main road
9.5 km from Route 1
Nearest town
Reykjahlíð — 13.5 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
303 km in a straight line
What else is close
248 mapped places within 20 km

Graddabunga weather and conditions

At Graddabunga in North Iceland, conditions as of 30 August 2026, 01:00 (Iceland time): 0°C (feels like -4°C), overcast, wind 5 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 54 m (sunrise 05:40, sunset 20:34). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 30 August 2026, 01:00· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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How do I get to Graddabunga?
Graddabunga 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 Graddabunga 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 Graddabunga?
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 Graddabunga?
Graddabunga is 783 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.

Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Krafla2 km
  2. 2Hrafntinnuhryggur4 km
  3. 3Sandbotnafjall5 km
  4. 4Jörundur6 km
  5. 5Vatnshnjúkar7 km

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Þingeyjarsveit
2.5 km·~3 min drive

Natural hot spring

#2.Grjótagjá
14 km·~17 min drive

Lava cave with hot spring near Mývatn. Yes, it's the Game of Thrones cave. Currently too…

#3.Stóragjá Cave
16 km·~19 min drive

Lava cave hot spring near Mývatn. Grjótagjá's quieter neighbor.

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Laugar
29 km·~35 min drive

Laugar's municipal swimming pool per Visit North Iceland — water around 30°C. Not an…

4 hot springs near North Iceland

Campsites

#1.Hlíð, Mývatni
13 km·~16 min drive

The scenery around the camp site is divers, good flat areas and lava tubs that offer good…

#2.Bjarg
14 km·~17 min drive

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

#3.Vogar
15 km·~18 min drive

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

#4.Ásbyrgi - Vesturdalur
24 km·~28 min drive

The western valley has one of two camp sites in the national park its only for tents. The…

4 campsites near North Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Krambúð
14 km·~16 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#2.Nettó
44 km·~53 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#3.Hagkaup
63 km·~75 min drive

Hagkaup supermarket — supplies

#4.Krónan
63 km·~76 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near North Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Reykjahlíð
14 km·~16 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Mývatn
24 km·~28 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#3.Laugar
30 km·~36 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Ásbyrgi
35 km·~42 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near North Iceland

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.Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyri
5 hours

The freedom of covering all kinds of terrain on a snowmobile is something everyone should experience.

from 166.750 ISKView tour →
3 tours near North Iceland

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