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Hrauntindar rises to 998 m on Iceland's South Coast — the 55th highest of the 340 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 26, 21 km away.
Map of Hrauntindar
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63.9194°N, 19.5075°W · South Coast
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Elevation
- 998 m above sea level
Off the main road
- 20.6 km from Route 26
Nearest town
- Árnes — 38.7 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
- 121 km in a straight line
What else is close
- 149 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Hrauntindar
Highlands Hiking: Small Group Landmannalaugar Hike & Hot Springs - Without transferfrom 16.500 ISK · 5 h
Bus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavikfrom 12.220 ISK · 4 h
Buggy Adventure-1 hourfrom 19.990 ISK · 1 h
Þórsmörk Super Jeep Tourfrom 39.990 ISK · 6 h
Landmannalaugar Super Jeep Day Tourfrom 44.990 ISK · 8 h
2.5-hour Buggy Adventure Ride in Icelandfrom 34.990 ISK · 2 h 30 min
Eyjafjallajökull Volcano Super Jeep Tourfrom 39.990 ISK · 5 h
LAVA Centre: Schoolgroups (up to 18 years)from 1.800 ISK · 1 h
Snowmobiling on Eyjafjallajökullfrom 34.990 ISK · 3 hHrauntindar weather and conditions
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0°Csnow · feels -8°C11 m/sgusts 179 h 52 mdaylight · 08:07 – 18:00
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In season now · Winter in IcelandSolheimajokull Ice Climbing & Glacier Hikefrom 31.381 ISK · 4 hAll 1,648 tours
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Nearby
km column = your drive
- 1Botnafjöll1 km
- 2Göndull5 km
- 3Skyggnir7 km
- 4Laufafell8 km
- 5Mundafell8 km
Hot springs
- 1Hot Spring Shower15 km
- 2Geothermal hot spring near Rangárþing ytra18 km
- 3
Landmannalaugar Hot River23 km
Tours
Adrenaline Combo: Off-Road Buggy & Mega Zipline Experiencefrom 29.300 ISK · 3 hours
Buggy Adventure in Þórsmörkfrom 89.990 ISK · 5 hours
Bus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavikfrom 12.220 ISK · 4 hours
Frequently
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questions
How do I get to Hrauntindar?
Hrauntindar is in South Coast. 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 Hrauntindar 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 Hrauntindar?
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 Hrauntindar?
Hrauntindar is 998 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.
Data & sources
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
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