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Hraunártungur

Highlands, Iceland1,042 m elevation
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Hraunártungur

Highlands, Iceland1,042 m elevation

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Cars & campers

−15%exclusive discountFree cancellationKEF airport pickup 24/74.8
Dacia Duster 4x4
SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

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

TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol/diesel
Seats5
Drive4WD
From
5,355 kr6,300 kr/day
Reserve −15%
VW Caravelle
9-seater

VW Caravelle

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

TransmissionAutomatic
FuelDiesel
Seats9
Drive2WD
From
12,750 kr15,000 kr/day
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Key Camper Wild Duo
Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

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

TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol
Sleeps2
Drive4WD
From
5,304 kr6,240 kr/day
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Tours near Hraunártungur

Free cancellationSmall groups
Glacier & Golden Circle
Adventure

Glacier & Golden Circle

Snowmobile across a glacier, then hit the Golden Circle classics.

Duration10 hours
PickupReykjavík
ActivitySnowmobile
VehicleSuper Jeep
From
49.990 kr
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Waterfalls

#1.Hrafnabjargafoss
32 km·~38 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.

#2.Aldeyjarfoss
33 km·~39 min drive

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

Aldeyjarfoss
#3.Ingvararfoss
33 km·~40 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.

Ingvararfoss
#4.Ullarfoss
35 km·~42 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.

4 waterfalls near Highlands

Hot Springs

#1.Laugafell
32 km·~38 min drive

Hot spring in Highlands. Natural geothermal bathing spot.

#2.Natural hot pot near Eyjafjarðarsveit
33 km·~40 min drive

Natural hot pot. Coordinates only - verify before visiting.

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Eyjafjarðarsveit
33 km·~40 min drive

Natural pool. Surrounded by Icelandic landscape. Respect the nature around it.

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Þingeyjarsveit
39 km·~47 min drive

Geothermal spot. Water temp varies but usually comfortable. Check conditions before going.

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.Kidagil
36 km·~43 min drive

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

4 campsites 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.Glacier & Golden Circle
10 hours·Pickup Reykjavík

Snowmobile across a glacier, then hit the Golden Circle classics.

from 32,990 krView tour →
1 tours near Highlands

Frequently
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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.

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