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Hrútafjöll

North Iceland, Iceland870 m elevation

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Hrútafjöll

North Iceland, Iceland870 m elevation

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Hrútafjöll rises to 870 m in North Iceland — the 263rd highest of the 685 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 85, 12 km away.

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Hrútafjöll is in North Iceland at 65.6595°N, 15.5392°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Elevation: 870 m above sea level
Off the main road: 12.3 km from Route 85
Nearest town: Vopnafjörður — 34.3 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 345 km in a straight line
What else is close: 21 mapped places within 20 km

Hrútafjöll weather and conditions

At Hrútafjöll in North Iceland, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 19:30 (Iceland time): 2°C (feels like -2°C), partly cloudy, wind 5 m/s gusting to 8 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 53 m (sunrise 05:36, sunset 20:29). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

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Cars & campers

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SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

Cheapest real 4WD in the fleet — gravel, the Westfjords and easy summer F-roads without truck prices.

VW Caravelle

Whole family or friend group in one car — gear in the back, room to stretch.

TransmissionAutomatic

12,750 kr15,000 kr/day

Reserve −12%

Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

Sleep right by the trailhead, wake up at the falls — F-road ready from mid-June.

Tours near Hrútafjöll

Free cancellation

Small groups

Sightseeing

(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss

Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area are an absolute must if you're exploring the North!

Duration6 hours 30 minutes

HighlightsNorth Iceland

(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri

Discover the wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide.

Duration6 hours

HighlightsNorth Iceland

Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyri

The freedom of covering all kinds of terrain on a snowmobile is something everyone should experience.

Duration5 hours

HighlightsNorth Iceland

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How do I get to Hrútafjöll?

Hrútafjöll is in North 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 Hrútafjöll 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 Hrútafjöll?

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 Hrútafjöll?

Hrútafjöll is 870 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.

Nearby

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Waterfalls

#1.Selárfoss

32 km·~39 min drive

A waterfall in East Iceland.

#2.Gljúfursárfoss

41 km·~49 min drive

A waterfall in East Iceland.

#3.Rjúkandi

42 km·~50 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#4.Selfoss

42 km·~50 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

4 waterfalls near North Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Vopnafjarðarhreppur

33 km·~39 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#2.Natural hot pot near Múlaþing

43 km·~51 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Langanesbyggð

54 km·~65 min drive

Natural hot spring

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Þingeyjarsveit

56 km·~67 min drive

Natural hot spring

4 hot springs near North Iceland

Campsites

#1.Ásbrandsstaðir, Vopnafirði

29 km·~35 min drive

The camp site Ásbrandsstaðir is well located in east Iceland, only about 8 km from the…

#2.Vopnafjörður

34 km·~41 min drive

The camp site is located in the hills close to the center of town. The view is great over…

#3.Möðrudalur á Fjöllum – Fjalladýrð

35 km·~43 min drive

Well equipped and peaceful camp site by a farm that is the only farm in this altitude in…

#4.Tjaldstæðið á Möðrudal

36 km·~43 min drive

North Iceland camping option. Less crowded than the south, with dramatic landscapes and…

4 campsites near North Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Kauptún

34 km·~41 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Kjörbúðin

61 km·~73 min drive

Kjörbúðin supermarket — supplies

#3.Krambúð

63 km·~75 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#4.Bónus

68 km·~82 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near North Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Möðrudalur

30 km·~36 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#2.Vopnafjörður

34 km·~41 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Skjöldólfsstaðir

43 km·~51 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#4.Bakkafjörður

54 km·~64 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near North Iceland

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.Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyri

5 hours

The freedom of covering all kinds of terrain on a snowmobile is something everyone should experience.

from 166.750 ISKView tour →

3 tours near North Iceland

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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