About
Gunnlaugsskarð rises to 843 m in the Reykjavík Area, Iceland — the 4th highest of the 147 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 1, 5.3 km away.
Map of Gunnlaugsskarð
Map
64.2302°N, 21.6470°W · Reykjavík Area
Plan your visit
Elevation
- 843 m above sea level
Off the main road
- 5.3 km from Route 1
Nearest town
- Reykjavíkurborg — 6.2 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
- 17 km in a straight line
What else is close
- 956 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Gunnlaugsskarð
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
Hiking with Siberian Huskiesfrom 14.500 ISK · 1 h
Northern Lights - ATV Reykjavik VIKING RIDERS Adventurefrom 23.000 ISK · 2 h 30 min
Hvammsvík Hot Springs Admission Ticketfrom 9.900 ISK · 2 h
Icelandic Wool Yarn Factory Tourfrom 2.990 ISK · 1 hGunnlaugsskarð weather and conditions
Last updated
1°Clight drizzle · feels -7°C10 m/sgusts 149 h 50 mdaylight · 08:17 – 18:07
Tonight
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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
Cars & campers
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Photos & videos
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Nearby
km column = your drive
- 1
Esja2 km - 2Hátindur3 km
- 3
Þverfellshorn3 km - 4Þverfell4 km
- 5Mosfell4 km
Hot springs
- 1Natural hot pot near Mosfellsbær6 km
- 2Geothermal hot spring near Mosfellsbær7 km
- 3Geothermal hot spring near Kjalarnes9 km
Fuel
- 1
Bjarkarholt8 km · 310.9 kr/L - 2
Mosfellsbær8 km · 279.8 kr/L - 3
Langitangi8 km · 310.8 kr/L
Tours
A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!from 159.000 ISK · 8 hours
A Magical Day in Iceland - a private custom made tour - Up to 9 passengersfrom 195.000 ISK · 8 hours
Adventure in Landmannalaugar and Hot Springs - Reykjavík and Hellafrom 26.900 ISK · 13 hours
Frequently
asked
questions
How do I get to Gunnlaugsskarð?
Gunnlaugsskarð is in Reykjavík Area. 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 Gunnlaugsskarð 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 Gunnlaugsskarð?
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 Gunnlaugsskarð?
Gunnlaugsskarð is 843 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.
Data & sources
Everything on this page comes from the sources below. Live feeds refresh automatically.
Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Axel Kristinsson from Reykjavík, Iceland · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0
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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