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Highlands, Iceland1,326 m elevation
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Skrauti

Highlands, Iceland1,326 m elevation

About

Skrauti rises to 1,326 m in the Highlands, Iceland — the 32nd highest of the 186 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 26, 48 km away.

Map of Skrauti

Skrauti is in the Highlands, Iceland at 64.6621°N, 17.9097°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Plan your visit

Elevation
1,326 m above sea level
Off the main road
47.9 km from Route 26
Nearest town
Kirkjubæjarklaustur — 99.9 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
202 km in a straight line
What else is close
55 mapped places within 20 km

Skrauti weather and conditions

At Skrauti in Highlands, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 06:15 (Iceland time): -1°C (feels like -4°C), overcast, wind 1 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 45 m (sunrise 05:49, sunset 20:35). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 31 August 2026, 06:15· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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How do I get to Skrauti?
Skrauti 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 Skrauti 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 Skrauti?
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 Skrauti?
Skrauti is 1,326 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.

Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Kolufell1 km
  2. 2Deilir2 km
  3. 3Svarthöfði2 km
  4. 4Eggja3 km
  5. 5Laugakúla5 km

Hot Springs

#1.Laugafell
45 km·~54 min drive

Pool hot spring

#2.Guðlaug
59 km·~71 min drive

New seaside hot pot on Langisandur beach in Akranes. Ocean views.

#3.Baðlaug Kerlingarfjöll Hot Spring
65 km·~79 min drive

Geothermal spot

#4.Hveradalir
66 km·~79 min drive

Natural hot spring

4 hot springs near Highlands

Campsites

#1.Nýidalur
11 km·~14 min drive

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

#2.Laugafell
45 km·~54 min drive

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

#3.Kverkfjöll / Sigurðarskáli
61 km·~74 min drive

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

#4.Blágil
64 km·~77 min drive

Tjaldsvæðið í Blágilum er staðsett á grasbala undir brún Eldshrauns. Það er 50 km frá…

4 campsites near Highlands

Supermarkets

#1.Gvendarkjör
97 km·~117 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Bónus
112 km·~135 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#3.Fisk Kompaní
112 km·~135 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Krambúð
113 km·~136 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Highlands

Gas stations

#1.Hrauneyjar
84 km·~101 min drive

Olís · 315.8 kr/L petrol

#2.Freysnes
89 km·~107 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#3.Kirkjubæjarklaustur
97 km·~116 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#4.Fagurhólsmýri
106 km·~127 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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