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Hnúður

Highlands, Iceland1,028 m elevation
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Hnúður

Highlands, Iceland1,028 m elevation

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Hnúður rises to 1,028 m in the Highlands, Iceland — the 88th highest of the 186 peaks we map there. Closest town is Hrafnagil, 96 km away.

Map of Hnúður

Hnúður is in the Highlands, Iceland at 64.7370°N, 17.6655°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Elevation
1,028 m above sea level
Nearest town
Hrafnagil — 95.9 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
215 km in a straight line
What else is close
46 mapped places within 20 km

Hnúður weather and conditions

At Hnúður in Highlands, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 09:00 (Iceland time): 0°C (feels like -5°C), mostly clear, wind 5 m/s gusting to 8 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 46 m (sunrise 05:48, sunset 20:34). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 1 September 2026, 09:00· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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How do I get to Hnúður?
Hnúður 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 Hnúður 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 Hnúður?
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 Hnúður?
Hnúður is 1,028 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.

Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Egg1 km
  2. 2Tindafell2 km
  3. 3Dyngjufell3 km
  4. 4Hnìflar3 km
  5. 5Valafell4 km

Hot Springs

#1.Laugafell
45 km·~54 min drive

Pool hot spring

#2.Víti
56 km·~67 min drive

Water hot spring

#3.Víti Askja
56 km·~68 min drive

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

#4.Guðlaug
65 km·~78 min drive

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

4 hot springs near Highlands

Campsites

#1.Nýidalur
19 km·~23 min drive

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

#2.Laugafell
45 km·~54 min drive

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

#3.Kverkfjöll / Sigurðarskáli
49 km·~59 min drive

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

#4.Drekaskáli Warden Cabin
61 km·~73 min drive

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

4 campsites near Highlands

Supermarkets

#1.Bónus
106 km·~127 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#2.Fisk Kompaní
106 km·~127 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Krambúð
106 km·~128 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#4.Nettó
107 km·~128 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Highlands

Gas stations

#1.Freysnes
91 km·~109 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#2.Mývatn
97 km·~116 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#3.Hrauneyjar
98 km·~118 min drive

Olís · 315.8 kr/L petrol

#4.Akureyri Leiruvegur
106 km·~127 min drive

N1 · 310.9 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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