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Hnausafjall

North Iceland, Iceland809 m elevation
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Hnausafjall

North Iceland, Iceland809 m elevation

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Hnausafjall rises to 809 m in North Iceland — the 319th highest of the 685 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 83, 19 km away.

Map of Hnausafjall

Hnausafjall is in North Iceland at 66.1077°N, 18.0284°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Elevation
809 m above sea level
Getting there
Road F839 (Leirdalsheiðarvegur)
Off the main road
18.6 km from Route 83
Nearest town
Grenivík — 20 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
285 km in a straight line
What else is close
57 mapped places within 20 km
  • Reached on an F-road. Icelandic law requires a 4WD vehicle on F-roads, and they open only for the summer season — check the current status before setting out.

Hnausafjall weather and conditions

At Hnausafjall in North Iceland, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 09:15 (Iceland time): 1°C (feels like -3°C), partly cloudy, wind 2 m/s gusting to 6 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 57 m (sunrise 05:44, sunset 20:41). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

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How do I get to Hnausafjall?
Hnausafjall is in North 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 Hnausafjall 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 Hnausafjall?
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 Hnausafjall?
Hnausafjall is 809 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.

Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Mosahnjúkur3 km
  2. 2Bjarnarfjall3 km
  3. 3Lútin5 km
  4. 4Lambárskálar9 km
  5. 5Hraunfjall9 km

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Grýtubakkahreppur
19 km·~23 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Akureyrarbær
21 km·~25 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Dalvíkurbyggð
26 km·~31 min drive

Hot_tub hot spring

#4.Hauganes Hot Tubs
26 km·~32 min drive

Free oceanside tubs in fishing village on Eyjafjörður. Local hangout.

4 hot springs near North Iceland

Campsites

#1.Grenivík
19 km·~23 min drive

The camp site at Grenivík is located in a good location in northern Iceland. The…

#2.Hrísey
21 km·~25 min drive

The camp site is located next to the sport center and therefor close to the swimming pool.

#3.Tjaldsvæði Hríseyjar
21 km·~25 min drive

North Iceland camping option. Less crowded than the south, with dramatic landscapes and…

#4.Ártún
22 km·~27 min drive

The town of Grenivík is only a short distance from Ártún. At Grenivík you can find a…

4 campsites near North Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Jónsabúð
19 km·~23 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Kjörbúðin
27 km·~33 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Krambúð
32 km·~38 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#4.Nettó
32 km·~38 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near North Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Grenivík
19 km·~23 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Árskógssandur
23 km·~28 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#3.Dalvík
27 km·~33 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Ólafsfjörður
29 km·~34 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near North Iceland

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.Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyri
5 hours

The freedom of covering all kinds of terrain on a snowmobile is something everyone should experience.

from 166.750 ISKView tour →
3 tours near North Iceland

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