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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.
Plan your visit
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 31 August 2026, 16:45 (Iceland time): 5°C (feels like 1°C), overcast, wind 3 m/s gusting to 6 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 31 August 2026, 16:45· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly
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Nearby
km column = your drive
- 1Egg1 km
- 2Tindafell2 km
- 3Dyngjufell3 km
- 4Hnìflar3 km
- 5Valafell4 km
Waterfalls
A waterfall in the Highlands.
A waterfall in North Iceland.
Deep in the highlands. You need a 4x4 and some confidence to get here. The reward is…
A waterfall in North Iceland.
Hot Springs
Pool hot spring
Water hot spring
Volcanic crater lake at Askja. Highland destination, not always safe for bathing - check…
New seaside hot pot on Langisandur beach in Akranes. Ocean views.
Campsites
Highland campsite accessible in summer only. F-road driving required. Basic facilities…
Highland campsite accessible in summer only. F-road driving required. Basic facilities…
Highland campsite accessible in summer only. F-road driving required. Basic facilities…
North Iceland camping option. Less crowded than the south, with dramatic landscapes and…
F-Roads
The longest highland road
Near Stuðlagil basalt canyon
Supermarkets
Bónus supermarket — supplies
Supermarket — supplies
Krambúð supermarket — supplies
Nettó supermarket — supplies
Gas stations
Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol
Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol
Olís · 315.8 kr/L petrol
N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol
Tours
Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area are an absolute must if you're exploring the North!
Discover the wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide.
Embark on a private adventure through the Golden Circle with Northern Adventurer.
Data & sources
Everything on this page comes from the sources below. Live feeds refresh automatically.
OpenStreetMapVisitor 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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