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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
Map
64.7975°N, 21.5271°W · West Iceland
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
Tours near Hraunsnefsöxl
1,5h Trail Ride for All Levelsfrom 16.500 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Farm visit to Hestalandfrom 4.500 ISK · 1 h
Experience the Settlement Period Farm of Eirik the Red and Leif Eirikssonfrom 2.900 ISK · 1 h
Settlement & Egils Saga Exhibitionfrom 3.700 ISK · 1 h
Into The Glacier - From Húsafellfrom 27.900 ISK · 4 h
Husafell Canyon Bathsfrom 10.900 ISK · 1 h 45 min
Into The Glacier - With Snowmobiling From Húsafellfrom 36.900 ISK · 4 h 30 min
ATV Quad Adventure in Húsafell: Rivers & Mountain Viewsfrom 17.990 ISK · 1 h
Snowmobile on Langjökull Glacier - Meet us in Husafellfrom 33.490 ISK · 2 hHraunsnefsöxl weather and conditions
Last updated
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In season now · Winter in IcelandInto The Glacier - From Húsafellfrom 27.900 ISK · 4 hAll 1,648 tours
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Nearby
km column = your drive
- 1Bunga4 km
- 2Þórisengismúli5 km
- 3Sáta6 km
- 4Vikrafell6 km
- 5Dyngja6 km
Hot springs
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Tours
Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountainfrom 17.656 ISK · 6 hours 30 minutes
From Grundarfjörður Port: Private Snaefellsness Tourfrom 269.900 ISK · 8 hours
Grundarfjörður Cruise Tour: Snæfellsnes Peninsula from the portfrom 24.500 ISK · 5 hours 30 minutes
Frequently
asked
questions
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.
Data & sources
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Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Axel Kristinsson from Reykjavík, Iceland · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0
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
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