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Melahnúkur rises to 537 m in the Reykjavík Area, Iceland — the 32nd highest of the 147 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 47, 1.7 km away.
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64.2821°N, 21.7707°W · Reykjavík Area
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Elevation- 537 m above sea level
Getting there- Road 47 (Hringvegur-Kjós)
Off the main road- 1.7 km from Route 47
Nearest town- Kjalarnes — 5.6 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 17 km in a straight line
What else is close- 847 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Melahnúkur
Fálkaklettur Via Ferrata close to Reykjavikfrom 19.900 ISK · 3 h
Dog Sleddingfrom 49.900 ISK · 1 h
Husky Park - Kennel Visitfrom 11.500 ISK · 1 h
Husky Cart Ridefrom 55.000 ISK · 1 h
Hiking with Siberian Huskiesfrom 14.500 ISK · 1 h
Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountainfrom 17.656 ISK · 6 h 30 min
Day Hike to Moskardshnjukar: The Knife's Edgefrom 12.430 ISK · 5 h
Hvammsvík Hot Springs Admission Ticketfrom 9.900 ISK · 2 h
Northern Lights - ATV Reykjavik VIKING RIDERS Adventurefrom 23.000 ISK · 2 h 30 min
Blue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 min
Golden Circle and Laugarás Lagoon Lerki Admissionfrom 23.039 ISK · 9 h 30 min
Spirit of the Aurora (28 person max vehicle)from 14.990 ISK · 5 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionMelahnúkur weather and conditions
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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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- 1Lokufjall1 km
- 2Arnarhamar3 km
- 3Tíðaskarð3 km
- 4Kambshorn5 km
- 5
Þverfellshorn6 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Geothermal hot spring near Kjalarnes6 km
- 2Geothermal hot spring near Mosfellsbær13 km
- 3Natural hot pot near Mosfellsbær14 km
Fuel
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Kjalarnes5 km · 279.8 kr/L - 2
Grundartangi9 km · 308.7 kr/L - 3
Langitangi13 km · 310.8 kr/L
Supermarkets
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
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How do I get to Melahnúkur?
Melahnúkur 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 Melahnúkur 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 Melahnúkur?
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 Melahnúkur?
Melahnúkur is 537 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.
Data & sources
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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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