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Háihnúkur rises to 553 m in West Iceland — the 190th highest of the 385 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 51, 0.9 km away.
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64.3186°N, 21.9498°W · West Iceland
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Elevation- 553 m above sea level
Getting there- Road 51 (Hringv.-Akran.v.)
Off the main road- 0.9 km from Route 51
Nearest town- Akranes — 7.2 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 19 km in a straight line
What else is close- 474 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Háihnúkur
Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountainfrom 17.656 ISK · 6 h 30 min
Fálkaklettur Via Ferrata close to Reykjavikfrom 19.900 ISK · 3 h
Landmannalaugar Hiking, Stranger Things Waterfall & Nature Bathfrom 43.934 ISK · 13 h
Whales of Iceland Museum Admissionfrom 4.000 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Grandi District Experiencefrom 16.280 ISK · 3 h
Aurora Reykjavík, The Northern Lights Center of Iceland - Museum Visitfrom 4.096 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Saga Museum admissionfrom 4.000 ISK
Reykjavík Sea Angling Gourmetfrom 22.800 ISK · 3 h
Reykjavik City Bike Rentalfrom 3.900 ISK
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 regionHáihnúkur 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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- 1Jökulbunga2 km
- 2
Geirmundartindur3 km - 3
Akrafjall3 km - 4Hestaþingshóll11 km
- 5
Eyrarfjall12 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Geothermal hot spring near Akraneskaupstaður5 km
- 2Geothermal hot spring near Kjalarnes11 km
- 3Geothermal Goldfish Pond16 km
Fuel
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Elínarvegur5 km · 307.9 kr/L - 2Akranes5 km · 307.8 kr/L
- 3
Esjubraut Akranes6 km · 309.8 kr/L
Supermarkets
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 Háihnúkur?
Háihnúkur 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 Háihnúkur 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 Háihnúkur?
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 Háihnúkur?
Háihnúkur is 553 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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