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Grágæsahnjúkur rises to 815 m in the Highlands, Iceland — the 147th highest of the 186 peaks we map there. Closest town is Nesjahverfi, 76 km away.
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64.8530°N, 16.1990°W · Highlands
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Elevation- 815 m above sea level
Nearest town- Nesjahverfi — 75.8 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 286 km in a straight line
What else is close- 28 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Grágæsahnjúkur
Museumfrom 3.000 ISK · 1 h
Half-day Canyoning under Vatnajökullfrom 34.900 ISK · 5 h
Buggy tours - beach and secret glacier lagoon - 4-5 hoursfrom 54.500 ISK · 4 h
Snowmobile tour on Vatnajökull Glacierfrom 31.500 ISK · 3 h
Super Jeep Glacier Tourfrom 31.000 ISK · 3 h
Super Jeep Frozen Glacier Lagoon Tourfrom 23.500 ISK · 3 h
Glacier Kayak Adventure at Heinabergslónfrom 20.900 ISK · 3 h 30 min
Northern Lights Chase from Glacier Lagoonfrom 25.000 ISK · 5 h
Glaciers of Höfn - Where ice shapes lifefrom 2.990 ISK · 1 h
Blue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 min
Golden Circle and Laugarás Lagoon Lerki Admissionfrom 23.039 ISK · 9 h 30 min
Spirit of the Aurora (28 person max vehicle)from 14.990 ISK · 5 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionGrágæsahnjúkur weather and conditions
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In season now · Winter in IcelandBlue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 minAll 1,648 tours
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- 4Rifnihnjúkur12 km
- 5Langahlíð14 km
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- 1Möðrudalur66 km · 308.6 kr/L
- 2Skjöldólfsstaðir72 km · 308.6 kr/L
- 3Hallormsstaður74 km · 308.6 kr/L
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(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 
A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!from 159.000 ISK · 8 hours
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How do I get to Grágæsahnjúkur?
Grágæsahnjúkur is in Highlands. 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 Grágæsahnjúkur 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 Grágæsahnjúkur?
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 Grágæsahnjúkur?
Grágæsahnjúkur is 815 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.
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OpenStreetMapVisitor 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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