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Jökulkrókur

Highlands, Iceland1,116 m elevation

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Jökulkrókur

Highlands, Iceland1,116 m elevation

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Jökulkrókur rises to 1,116 m in the Highlands, Iceland — the 65th highest of the 186 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 35, 15 km away.

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Jökulkrókur is in the Highlands, Iceland at 64.7124°N, 19.0863°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Elevation: 1,116 m above sea level
Off the main road: 15.1 km from Route 35
Nearest town: Bláskógabyggð — 79.4 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 151 km in a straight line
What else is close: 84 mapped places within 20 km

Jökulkrókur weather and conditions

At Jökulkrókur in Highlands, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 01:00 (Iceland time): 0°C (feels like -6°C), clear, wind 7 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 46 m (sunrise 05:54, sunset 20:40). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 1 September 2026, 01:00· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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Cars & campers

−12%exclusive discountFree cancellation

KEF airport pickup 24/74.8

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 Jökulkrókur

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

A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!

Embark on a private adventure through the Golden Circle with Northern Adventurer.

Duration8 hours

HighlightsReykjavík area

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How do I get to Jökulkrókur?

Jökulkrókur 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 Jökulkrókur 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 Jökulkrókur?

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 Jökulkrókur?

Jökulkrókur is 1,116 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.

Nearby

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Waterfalls

#1.Skuggafoss

2.7 km·~3 min drive

Deep in the highlands. You need a 4x4 and some confidence to get here. The reward is…

#2.Gýgjarfoss

15 km·~18 min drive

A waterfall in the Highlands.

#3.Hvanngiljafoss

36 km·~43 min drive

A waterfall in the Highlands.

#4.Dynkur

42 km·~50 min drive

A waterfall in the Highlands.

4 waterfalls near Highlands

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Hrunamannahreppur

11 km·~13 min drive

Natural hot spring

#2.Sundlaug

11 km·~13 min drive

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

#3.Hveradalir

12 km·~15 min drive

Natural hot spring

#4.Baðlaug Kerlingarfjöll Hot Spring

13 km·~15 min drive

Geothermal spot

4 hot springs near Highlands

Campsites

#1.Kerlingarfjöll - Highland Base

11 km·~13 min drive

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

#2.Hveravellir

28 km·~34 min drive

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

#3.Árbúðir

32 km·~38 min drive

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

#4.Hvítárnes

34 km·~40 min drive

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

4 campsites near Highlands

F-Roads

#1.F734 Svörtutungur

18 km·~22 min drive

The tough alternative to Kjölur

1 f-roads near Highlands

Supermarkets

#1.Krambúð

88 km·~105 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#2.Krambúðin

96 km·~116 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#3.Gvendarkjör

114 km·~137 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Kaupfélag Vestur-Húnvetninga

116 km·~139 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Highlands

Gas stations

#1.Hrauneyjar

58 km·~70 min drive

Olís · 315.8 kr/L petrol

#2.Geysir

73 km·~88 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Húsafell

85 km·~102 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#4.Flúðir

88 km·~105 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

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