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Leirdalahnúkar rises to 545 m in the Reykjavík Area, Iceland — the 30th highest of the 147 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 35, 2.4 km away.
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64.0034°N, 21.0301°W · Reykjavík Area
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Elevation
- 545 m above sea level
Off the main road
- 2.4 km from Route 35
Nearest town
- Gljúfurárholt — 5.9 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
- 47 km in a straight line
What else is close
- 261 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Leirdalahnúkar
06A - The Beach Ridefrom 25.950 ISK · 9 h
01A - Countryside Charmfrom 12.000 ISK · 1 h
04C - Riding and Raftingfrom 41.250 ISK · 12 h
05C - Riding and Relaxationfrom 28.550 ISK · 9 h
05B - Below the Mountainsfrom 33.420 ISK · 9 h
02E - The Elfin Tourfrom 19.950 ISK · 5 h
05A - The Hot Springs Tourfrom 32.700 ISK · 9 h
03B - Soft River Banksfrom 23.750 ISK · 5 h
04F - Horses and Puffinsfrom 19.500 ISK · 8 hLeirdalahnúkar weather and conditions
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3°Covercast · feels -3°C8 m/sgusts 129 h 52 mdaylight · 08:14 – 18:05
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In season now · Winter in IcelandBlue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 minAll 1,648 tours
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Nearby
km column = your drive
- 1Inghóll1 km
- 2
Ingólfsfjall2 km
- 3Bjarnarfell4 km
- 4
Álútur7 km - 5
Bíldsfell7 km
Hot springs
- 1Natural hot pot near Grímsnes- og Grafningshreppur5 km
- 2
Leirgerður7 km - 3Geothermal hot spring near Selfoss8 km
Tours
A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!from 159.000 ISK · 8 hours
A Magical Day in Iceland - a private custom made tour - Up to 9 passengersfrom 195.000 ISK · 8 hours
Adventure in Landmannalaugar and Hot Springs - Reykjavík and Hellafrom 26.900 ISK · 13 hours
Frequently
asked
questions
How do I get to Leirdalahnúkar?
Leirdalahnúkar is in Reykjavík Area. 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 Leirdalahnúkar 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 Leirdalahnúkar?
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 Leirdalahnúkar?
Leirdalahnúkar is 545 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.
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
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