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Hrefnubúðir

Highlands, Iceland565 m elevation
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Hrefnubúðir

Highlands, Iceland565 m elevation

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Hrefnubúðir rises to 565 m in the Highlands, Iceland — the 182nd highest of the 186 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 35, 6 km away.

Map of Hrefnubúðir

Hrefnubúðir is in the Highlands, Iceland at 64.6593°N, 19.7600°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Elevation
565 m above sea level
Off the main road
6 km from Route 35
Nearest town
Bláskógabyggð — 52.5 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
119 km in a straight line
What else is close
40 mapped places within 20 km

Hrefnubúðir weather and conditions

At Hrefnubúðir in Highlands, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 16:45 (Iceland time): 9°C (feels like 6°C), overcast, wind 1 m/s gusting to 5 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 45 m (sunrise 05:57, sunset 20:42). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 31 August 2026, 16:45· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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How do I get to Hrefnubúðir?
Hrefnubúðir 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 Hrefnubúðir 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 Hrefnubúðir?
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 Hrefnubúðir?
Hrefnubúðir is 565 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.

Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Rauðafell3 km
  2. 2Baldheiði5 km
  3. 3Sólkatla6 km
  4. 4Hrútfell8 km
  5. 5Hrútfellsjökull9 km

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Hrunamannahreppur
22 km·~26 min drive

Natural hot spring

#2.Sundlaug
22 km·~27 min drive

Geothermal spot. Naturally heated, no facilities. Best with few people.

#3.Hveradalir
23 km·~27 min drive

Natural hot spring

#4.Baðlaug Kerlingarfjöll Hot Spring
23 km·~27 min drive

Geothermal spot

4 hot springs near Highlands

Campsites

#1.Hvítárnes
4.7 km·~6 min drive

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

#2.Árbúðir
6.2 km·~7 min drive

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

#3.Kerlingarfjöll - Highland Base
22 km·~26 min drive

The camping site at Mountain Kerlingafjoll is in the vally of Asgard, on the north side…

#4.Hveravellir
25 km·~30 min drive

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

4 campsites near Highlands

Supermarkets

#1.Krambúð
65 km·~78 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#2.Krambúðin
68 km·~81 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#3.Kjörbúðin
97 km·~116 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Kaupfélag Vestur-Húnvetninga
99 km·~119 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Highlands

Gas stations

#1.Geysir
47 km·~56 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Húsafell
53 km·~63 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#3.Hrauneyjar
56 km·~67 min drive

Olís · 315.8 kr/L petrol

#4.Brautarhóll
63 km·~76 min drive

N1 · 310.9 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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