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Highlands, Iceland966 m elevation

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Hnjúkar

Highlands, Iceland966 m elevation

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Hnjúkar rises to 966 m in the Highlands, Iceland — the 108th highest of the 186 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 35, 8.1 km away.

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Hnjúkar is in the Highlands, Iceland at 64.9441°N, 19.7347°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Elevation: 966 m above sea level
Off the main road: 8.1 km from Route 35
Nearest town: Varmahlíð — 69 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 138 km in a straight line
What else is close: 48 mapped places within 20 km

Hnjúkar weather and conditions

At Hnjúkar in Highlands, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 09:15 (Iceland time): 1°C (feels like -3°C), overcast, wind 3 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 47 m (sunrise 05:56, sunset 20:43). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 1 September 2026, 09:15· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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Cars & campers

−12%exclusive discountFree cancellation

KEF airport pickup 24/74.8

SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

Cheapest real 4WD in the fleet — gravel, the Westfjords and easy summer F-roads without truck prices.

VW Caravelle

Whole family or friend group in one car — gear in the back, room to stretch.

TransmissionAutomatic

12,750 kr15,000 kr/day

Reserve −12%

Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

Sleep right by the trailhead, wake up at the falls — F-road ready from mid-June.

Tours near Hnjúkar

Free cancellation

Small groups

Sightseeing

(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss

Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area are an absolute must if you're exploring the North!

Duration6 hours 30 minutes

HighlightsNorth Iceland

(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri

Discover the wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide.

Duration6 hours

HighlightsNorth Iceland

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

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

Duration8 hours

HighlightsReykjavík area

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How do I get to Hnjúkar?

Hnjúkar 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 Hnjúkar 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 Hnjúkar?

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 Hnjúkar?

Hnjúkar is 966 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.

Nearby

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Waterfalls

#1.Gýgjarfoss

31 km·~37 min drive

A waterfall in the Highlands.

#2.Skuggafoss

37 km·~44 min drive

A waterfall in the Highlands.

#3.Fosskotsfoss

48 km·~58 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#4.Runufoss

50 km·~60 min drive

A waterfall in the Highlands.

4 waterfalls near Highlands

Hot Springs

#1.Hveravellir Pool

12 km·~14 min drive

Highland pool on Kjölur route between glaciers. Remote, natural. Old highland oasis.

#2.Heimilishver

12 km·~14 min drive

Natural hot spring

#3.Mýrarhver

12 km·~14 min drive

Natural hot spring

#4.Rauðihver

12 km·~14 min drive

Natural hot spring

4 hot springs near Highlands

Campsites

#1.Hveravellir

12 km·~15 min drive

Highland campsite accessible in summer only. F-road driving required. Basic facilities…

#2.Áfangi

23 km·~27 min drive

Highland campsite accessible in summer only. F-road driving required. Basic facilities…

#3.Kerlingarfjöll - Highland Base

35 km·~42 min drive

The camping site at Mountain Kerlingafjoll is in the vally of Asgard, on the north side…

#4.Hvítárnes

36 km·~44 min drive

Highland campsite accessible in summer only. F-road driving required. Basic facilities…

4 campsites near Highlands

F-Roads

#1.F35 Kjalvegur

8.6 km·~10 min drive

The beginner highland road

#2.F586 Haukadalsskarðsvegur

12 km·~15 min drive

Mountain pass to Viking history

2 f-roads near Highlands

Supermarkets

#1.Kaupfélag Vestur-Húnvetninga

76 km·~91 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Kjörbúðin

84 km·~100 min drive

Kjörbúðin supermarket — supplies

#3.Hlíðarkaup

88 km·~106 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Skagfirðingabúð

89 km·~107 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Highlands

Gas stations

#1.Húsafell

60 km·~72 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#2.Víðihlíð

64 km·~77 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Staðarskáli

67 km·~81 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Laugarbakki

69 km·~83 min drive

ÓB · 279.8 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

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