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Grundarhlass rises to 657 m in West Iceland — the 140th highest of the 385 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 1, 7.9 km away.
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65.4249°N, 20.7988°W · West Iceland
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Elevation- 657 m above sea level
Off the main road- 7.9 km from Route 1
Nearest town- Hvammstangi — 7.4 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 152 km in a straight line
What else is close- 99 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Grundarhlass
3 Hour Djúpuvík Adventure - ATVfrom 39.000 ISK · 3 h 30 min
1 Hour Drangsnes Adventure - ATVfrom 18.000 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Experience the Settlement Period Farm of Eirik the Red and Leif Eirikssonfrom 2.900 ISK · 1 h
Ride & Raftfrom 35.400 ISK · 8 h
Give me 5from 31.000 ISK · 3 h
The Viking-Ride- All in Onefrom 15.000 ISK · 1 h 30 min
River Deltafrom 28.000 ISK · 3 h
Extreme River Raftingfrom 33.000 ISK · 4 h 30 min
Kayak tripfrom 14.900 ISK · 2 h 15 min
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 regionGrundarhlass weather and conditions
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In season now · Winter in IcelandInto The Glacier - From Húsafellfrom 27.900 ISK · 4 hAll 1,648 tours
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- 1Fjalagilshæðir2 km
- 2Sótafell3 km
- 3Grundarholt4 km
- 4
Þrælsfell5 km - 5Sandfell5 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Geothermal hot spring near Húnaþing vestra7 km
- 2Natural hot pot near Húnaþing vestra23 km
- 3Natural hot pot near Húnabyggð30 km
Fuel
Supermarkets
- 1Kaupfélag Vestur-Húnvetninga8 km
- 2
Kjörbúðin35 km - 3Kaupfélag Steingrímsfjarðar42 km
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
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How do I get to Grundarhlass?
Grundarhlass 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 Grundarhlass 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 Grundarhlass?
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 Grundarhlass?
Grundarhlass is 657 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.
Data & sources
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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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