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Hrútfellsjökull

Highlands, Iceland1,396 m elevation
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Hrútfellsjökull

Highlands, Iceland1,396 m elevation

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Hrútfellsjökull rises to 1,396 m in the Highlands, Iceland — the 29th highest of the 186 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 35, 11 km away.

Map of Hrútfellsjökull

Hrútfellsjökull is in the Highlands, Iceland at 64.7376°N, 19.7175°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Plan your visit

Elevation
1,396 m above sea level
Off the main road
11.1 km from Route 35
Nearest town
Bláskógabyggð — 60.8 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
125 km in a straight line
What else is close
73 mapped places within 20 km

Hrútfellsjökull weather and conditions

At Hrútfellsjökull in Highlands, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 20:00 (Iceland time): 0°C (feels like -5°C), overcast, wind 5 m/s gusting to 8 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 46 m (sunrise 05:56, sunset 20:42). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 31 August 2026, 20:00· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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How do I get to Hrútfellsjökull?
Hrútfellsjökull 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 Hrútfellsjökull 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 Hrútfellsjökull?
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 Hrútfellsjökull?
Hrútfellsjökull is 1,396 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.

Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Hrútfell2 km
  2. 2Fremra-Sandfell4 km
  3. 3Múlar4 km
  4. 4Þverbrekkur4 km
  5. 5Baldheiði5 km

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Húnabyggð
16 km·~19 min drive

Natural hot spring

#2.Mýrarhver
16 km·~19 min drive

Natural hot spring

#3.Eyvindarhver
16 km·~19 min drive

Natural hot spring

#4.Öskurhóll
16 km·~19 min drive

Natural hot spring

4 hot springs near Highlands

Campsites

#1.Hvítárnes
14 km·~16 min drive

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

#2.Árbúðir
14 km·~17 min drive

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

#3.Hveravellir
16 km·~20 min drive

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

#4.Kerlingarfjöll - Highland Base
21 km·~25 min drive

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

4 campsites near Highlands

Supermarkets

#1.Krambúð
73 km·~88 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#2.Krambúðin
76 km·~91 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#3.Kaupfélag Vestur-Húnvetninga
93 km·~112 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Kjörbúðin
106 km·~127 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Highlands

Gas stations

#1.Húsafell
55 km·~66 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#2.Geysir
55 km·~66 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Hrauneyjar
64 km·~76 min drive

Olís · 315.8 kr/L petrol

#4.Brautarhóll
72 km·~86 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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