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About
Öxl rises to 1,036 m in the Highlands, Iceland — the 83rd highest of the 186 peaks we map there. Closest town is Hrafnagil, 88 km away.
Map of Öxl
Map
64.7981°N, 17.9107°W · Highlands
Plan your visit
Elevation
- 1,036 m above sea level
Getting there
- Road F910 (Gæsavötn)
Nearest town
- Hrafnagil — 87.6 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
- 206 km in a straight line
What else is close
- 48 mapped places within 20 km
Good to know
- Reached on an F-road. Icelandic law requires a 4WD vehicle on F-roads, and they open only for the summer season — check the current status before setting out.
Tours near Öxl
Ice Climbing Captured in Skaftafellfrom 32.500 ISK · 4 h
Lake Mývatn & Northern Ligths - Winter Combofrom 35.840 ISK · 3 days
Goðafoss, Forest Lagoon & Northern Lights - Winter Combofrom 35.840 ISK · 3 days
Siberian Husky Dog Sleddingfrom 40.000 ISK · 2 h
Siberian Husky Kennel Visitfrom 10.000 ISK · 1 h
Summer Dog sleddingfrom 30.000 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Laki Craters Airplane Tour from Skaftafellfrom 51.900 ISK · 50 min
Landmannalaugar & Highland Wonders Airplane Tour from Skaftafellfrom 67.900 ISK · 1 h 15 min
Skaftafell 3 Hour Glacier Walkfrom 17.900 ISK · 3 hÖxl weather and conditions
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-1°Csnow · feels -10°C13 m/sgusts 219 h 47 mdaylight · 08:04 – 17:50
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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
- 1Núpur2 km
- 2
Fagrafell5 km - 3
Tungnafell5 km - 4
Tungnafellsjökull7 km
- 5Fannafell7 km
Fuel
- 1
Hrauneyjar94 km · 315.8 kr/L - 2Mývatn95 km · 308.6 kr/L
- 3
Akureyri Leiruvegur97 km · 310.9 kr/L
Tours
(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafossfrom 25.300 ISK · 6 hours 30 minutes
(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyrifrom 25.900 ISK · 6 hours
A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!from 159.000 ISK · 8 hours
Frequently
asked
questions
How do I get to Öxl?
Öxl 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 Öxl 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 Öxl?
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 Öxl?
Öxl is 1,036 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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