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Háaöxl rises to 842 m in East Iceland — the 149th highest of the 371 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 1, 18 km away.
Map of Háaöxl
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65.5904°N, 14.6238°W · East Iceland
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Elevation
- 842 m above sea level
Off the main road
- 17.7 km from Route 1
Nearest town
- Vopnafjörður — 20.7 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
- 381 km in a straight line
What else is close
- 41 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Háaöxl
Relax - The essential Vök Baths experiencefrom 7.690 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Wonders of the Wilderness - Summerfrom 61.000 ISK · 10 h
Puffin Questfrom 20.000 ISK · 1 h
Stuðlagil - The gem of East Icelandfrom 50.000 ISK · 6 h
Seyðisfjörður: Hidden Stuðlagil Canyon & Reindeer Tourfrom 25.990 ISK · 6 h
Seyðisfjörður: Puffins, Reindeer & Eastfjords Tourfrom 25.990 ISK · 6 h
Puffin Tour from Seyðisfjörður with Gufufoss Waterfall & East Iceland Villagefrom 26.990 ISK · 5 h
Stuðlagil Canyon from Seyðisfjörðurfrom 26.990 ISK · 5 h
Stuðlagil Canyon and Waterfalls Tour from Seyðisfjörður Portfrom 30.000 ISK · 7 hHáaöxl weather and conditions
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In season now · Winter in IcelandSkaftafell 5-Hours Adventure Glacier Hikefrom 20.775 ISK · 5 hAll 1,648 tours
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Nearby
km column = your drive
- 1Náttmálahnjúkur2 km
- 2Smjörfjöll8 km
- 3Skallahraun8 km
- 4Björg10 km
- 5Beinavörðuháls14 km
Hot springs
- 1Geothermal hot spring near Vopnafjarðarhreppur27 km
- 2Natural hot pot near Múlaþing33 km
- 3Natural hot pot near Egilsstaðir38 km
Fuel
- 1
Vopnafjörður20 km · 310.9 kr/L - 2
Fellabær35 km · 308.6 kr/L - 3Egilsstaðir Miðvangi38 km · 308.6 kr/L
Tours
Abandoned Fjords Super Jeep Tourfrom 42.000 ISK · 5 hours
Blue Ice Discoveryfrom 24.900 ISK · 4 hours
Breidamerkurjökull Glacier Hikefrom 15.377 ISK · 3 hours
Frequently
asked
questions
How do I get to Háaöxl?
Háaöxl is in East 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 Háaöxl 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 Háaöxl?
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 Háaöxl?
Háaöxl is 842 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.
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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