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Hrollaugsstaðafjall rises to 266 m in East Iceland — the 343rd highest of the 371 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 85, 15 km away.
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66.2788°N, 15.0000°W · East Iceland
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Elevation- 266 m above sea level
Off the main road- 14.7 km from Route 85
Nearest town- Þórshöfn — 17.3 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 401 km in a straight line
What else is close- 26 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Hrollaugsstaðafjall
Puffin Questfrom 20.000 ISK · 1 h
Earth Exclusive - Earth lagoon Myvatnfrom 52.000 ISK · 4 h
Earth Essential - Earth Lagoon Mývatnfrom 7.900 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Earth Signature - Earth Lagoon Mývatnfrom 9.900 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Relax - The essential Vök Baths experiencefrom 7.690 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Wonders of the Wilderness - Summerfrom 61.000 ISK · 10 h
Snowshoeing in Krafla volcanic areafrom 18.900 ISK · 3 h
Lake Myvatn and Dettifoss Waterfall (from Lake Myvatn)from 39.900 ISK · 6 h
Askja & Herðubreið Super Jeep Tourfrom 59.900 ISK · 12 h
Skaftafell 5-Hours Adventure Glacier Hikefrom 20.775 ISK · 5 h
Skaftafell Blue Ice Cave and Glacier Walk Tourfrom 19.999 ISK · 3 h
Northern Lights Chase from Glacier Lagoonfrom 25.000 ISK · 5 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionHrollaugsstaðafjall weather and conditions
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In season now · Winter in IcelandSkaftafell 5-Hours Adventure Glacier Hikefrom 20.775 ISK · 5 hAll 1,648 tours
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- 1Guðrúnarborg3 km
- 2Naustinn5 km
- 3Hrollaugsstaðaheiði6 km
- 4Stórafjall9 km
- 5Karlsfjall9 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Geothermal hot spring near Langanesbyggð28 km
- 2Geothermal hot spring near Vopnafjarðarhreppur53 km
- 3Natural hot pot near Norðurþing68 km
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Þórshöfn18 km · 310.9 kr/L - 2Bakkafjörður28 km · 310.9 kr/L
- 3Raufarhöfn47 km · 310.9 kr/L
Supermarkets
Tours
Abandoned Fjords Super Jeep Tourfrom 42.000 ISK · 5 hours 
Blue Ice Discoveryfrom 24.900 ISK · 4 hours 
Breidamerkurjökull Glacier Hikefrom 15.377 ISK · 3 hours
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How do I get to Hrollaugsstaðafjall?
Hrollaugsstaðafjall is in East 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 Hrollaugsstaðafjall 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 Hrollaugsstaðafjall?
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 Hrollaugsstaðafjall?
Hrollaugsstaðafjall is 266 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.
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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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