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Hraunártungur

Highlands, Iceland1,042 m elevation

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Hraunártungur

Highlands, Iceland1,042 m elevation

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Hraunártungur rises to 1,042 m in the Highlands, Iceland — the 82nd highest of the 186 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 1, 38 km away.

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Hraunártungur is in the Highlands, Iceland at 65.2782°N, 18.0085°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Elevation: 1,042 m above sea level
Off the main road: 37.6 km from Route 1
Nearest town: Hrafnagil — 34 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 225 km in a straight line
What else is close: 20 mapped places within 20 km

Hraunártungur weather and conditions

At Hraunártungur in Highlands, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 16:45 (Iceland time): 4°C (feels like -1°C), overcast, wind 5 m/s gusting to 8 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 50 m (sunrise 05:47, sunset 20:37). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

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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

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Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

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

Tours near Hraunártungur

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 Hraunártungur?

Hraunártungur 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 Hraunártungur 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 Hraunártungur?

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 Hraunártungur?

Hraunártungur is 1,042 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.

Nearby

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Waterfalls

#1.Hrafnabjargafoss

32 km·~38 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#2.Aldeyjarfoss

33 km·~39 min drive

The Aldeyjarfoss waterfall is situated in the Highlands of Iceland at the northern part…

#3.Ingvararfoss

33 km·~40 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#4.Ullarfoss

35 km·~42 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

4 waterfalls near Highlands

Hot Springs

#1.Laugafell

32 km·~38 min drive

Pool hot spring

#2.Natural hot pot near Eyjafjarðarsveit

33 km·~40 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Eyjafjarðarsveit

33 km·~40 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Þingeyjarsveit

39 km·~47 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

4 hot springs near Highlands

Campsites

#1.Laugafell

32 km·~38 min drive

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

#2.Tjaldsvæði Eyjafjarðarsveitar

33 km·~40 min drive

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

#3.Eyjafjarðarsveit

33 km·~40 min drive

The camp site at Eyjafjarðarsveit is located in the fjord Eyjafjörður. The facilities are…

#4.Kiðagil í Bárðadal

36 km·~43 min drive

Camp site in a peaceful and quiet spot in northern Iceland.

4 campsites near Highlands

F-Roads

#1.F821 Eyjafjarðarleið

4.7 km·~6 min drive

Climb from sea level to 926m

#2.F839 Leirdalsheiðarvegur

23 km·~27 min drive

Valley drive ending at the sea

#3.F752 Skagafjarðarleið

23 km·~28 min drive

Northern approach to Sprengisandur

3 f-roads near Highlands

Supermarkets

#1.Bónus

44 km·~52 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#2.Fisk Kompaní

44 km·~53 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Krambúð

45 km·~53 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#4.Nettó

45 km·~54 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Highlands

Gas stations

#1.Akureyri Leiruvegur

44 km·~52 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Kjarnagata

44 km·~52 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#3.Mýrarvegur

45 km·~54 min drive

Orkan · 279.7 kr/L petrol

#4.Akureyri BSO

45 km·~54 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 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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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