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Hraunsnefsöxl

West Iceland, Iceland394 m elevation
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Hraunsnefsöxl

West Iceland, Iceland394 m elevation

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Hraunsnefsöxl rises to 394 m in West Iceland — the 283rd highest of the 385 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 60, 2.6 km away.

Map of Hraunsnefsöxl

Hraunsnefsöxl is in West Iceland at 64.7975°N, 21.5271°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Plan your visit

Elevation
394 m above sea level
Off the main road
2.6 km from Route 60
Nearest town
Bifröst — 3.6 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
75 km in a straight line
What else is close
128 mapped places within 20 km

Hraunsnefsöxl weather and conditions

At Hraunsnefsöxl in West Iceland, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 00:15 (Iceland time): 2°C (feels like -3°C), clear, wind 6 m/s gusting to 10 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 46 m (sunrise 06:03, sunset 20:50). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

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How do I get to Hraunsnefsöxl?
Hraunsnefsöxl is in West Iceland. 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 Hraunsnefsöxl 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 Hraunsnefsöxl?
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 Hraunsnefsöxl?
Hraunsnefsöxl is 394 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.

Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Bunga4 km
  2. 2Þórisengismúli5 km
  3. 3Sáta6 km
  4. 4Vikrafell6 km
  5. 5Dyngja6 km

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Borgarbyggð
3.6 km·~4 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#2.Natural hot pot near Borgarbyggð
12 km·~15 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#3.Árhver
17 km·~21 min drive

Natural hot spring

#4.Englandshverir
18 km·~22 min drive

Geothermal spot

4 hot springs near West Iceland

Campsites

#1.Varmaland
12 km·~15 min drive

The camp site at Varmaland is a big and spacious area and is well suitable for groups and…

#2.Hverinn, Kleppjárnsreykjum
17 km·~20 min drive

The camp site has 80-100 spots for tents, trailers and RV’s. In 60 spots you’ll find…

#3.Fossatún
23 km·~27 min drive

Fossatún is located between Borgarnes and Reykholt in Borgarfjörður. The environment and…

#4.Sælukotið Árblik
25 km·~30 min drive

Árblik is about 12 km south of Budardalur close to road nr. 60. In Árblik there is a café…

4 campsites near West Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Hyrnan
34 km·~40 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Ljómalind
34 km·~40 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Nettó
34 km·~40 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#4.Bónus
34 km·~41 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near West Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Hreðavatnsskáli
3.3 km·~4 min drive

Orkan · 303.6 kr/L petrol

#2.Baulan
15 km·~18 min drive

Orkan · 279.7 kr/L petrol

#3.Reykholt
19 km·~23 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Borgarnes
31 km·~37 min drive

Atlantsolía · 279.8 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near West Iceland

Tours

#1.Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountain
6 hours 30 minutes

IF THIS ONE SHOWS UNAVAILABLE, CHECK OUR OTHER DAY TOURS as we run one tour per day.

from 18.101 ISKView tour →
#2.From Grundarfjörður Port: Private Snaefellsness Tour
8 hours

Step away from busy destinations like the Golden Circle and the South Coast with the tour.

from 269.900 ISKView tour →
#3.Grundarfjordur Port: Small Group Snaefellsnes Peninsula from Cruise Terminal
5 hours

Join a small group shore excursion from Grundarfjordur Port and explore the landscapes of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula often call

from 25.340 ISKView tour →
3 tours near West Iceland

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