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Háabunga

Highlands, Iceland1,745 m elevation
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Háabunga

Highlands, Iceland1,745 m elevation

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Háabunga rises to 1,745 m in the Highlands, Iceland — the 5th highest of the 186 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 1, 47 km away.

Map of Háabunga

Háabunga is in the Highlands, Iceland at 64.3478°N, 17.4031°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Plan your visit

Elevation
1,745 m above sea level
Off the main road
46.7 km from Route 1
Nearest town
Kirkjubæjarklaustur — 72.2 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
220 km in a straight line
What else is close
8 mapped places within 20 km

Háabunga weather and conditions

At Háabunga in Highlands, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 08:45 (Iceland time): -7°C (feels like -13°C), clear, wind 6 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 43 m (sunrise 05:49, sunset 20:31). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 1 September 2026, 08:45· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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How do I get to Háabunga?
Háabunga 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 Háabunga without a guide?
Háabunga is a high summit (1,745 m) — routes at this altitude often cross glacier or exposed terrain and should be done with a certified guide, rope and crampons. Do not attempt it solo, and check safetravel.is first.
When is the best time to hike Háabunga?
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 Háabunga?
Háabunga is 1,745 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.

Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Svíahnúkur eystri9 km
  2. 2Þórðarhyrna10 km
  3. 3Geirvörtur16 km
  4. 4Hágöngur22 km
  5. 5Hamarinn25 km

Hot Springs

#1.Guðlaug
21 km·~25 min drive

New seaside hot pot on Langisandur beach in Akranes. Ocean views.

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Skaftárhreppur
70 km·~84 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Víti
84 km·~101 min drive

Water hot spring

#4.Víti Askja
85 km·~101 min drive

Volcanic crater lake at Askja. Highland destination, not always safe for bathing - check…

4 hot springs near Highlands

Campsites

#1.Campsite Reception
42 km·~51 min drive

Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Iceland's…

#2.Skaftafell
42 km·~51 min drive

The camp site is spacious with trees as shelter. The camp site is divided into several…

#3.Blágil
45 km·~54 min drive

Tjaldsvæðið í Blágilum er staðsett á grasbala undir brún Eldshrauns. Það er 50 km frá…

#4.Ferðaþjónustan Svínafelli
49 km·~59 min drive

We are located in Öræfi, just underneath the highest peak of Iceland.

4 campsites near Highlands

Supermarkets

#1.Gvendarkjör
69 km·~83 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Nettó
106 km·~127 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#3.Krónan
130 km·~156 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#4.Krambúð
143 km·~172 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Highlands

Gas stations

#1.Freysnes
47 km·~56 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#2.Fagurhólsmýri
64 km·~76 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Kirkjubæjarklaustur
69 km·~83 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#4.Hrauneyjar
92 km·~111 min drive

Olís · 315.8 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near Highlands

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.A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!
8 hours

Embark on a private adventure through the Golden Circle with Northern Adventurer.

from 159.000 ISKView tour →
3 tours near Highlands

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