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Þórunnarfjöll rises to 683 m in North Iceland — the 420th highest of the 685 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 87, 17 km away.
Map of Þórunnarfjöll
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65.8486°N, 16.8576°W · North Iceland
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Elevation
- 683 m above sea level
Off the main road
- 16.7 km from Route 87
Nearest town
- Reykjahlíð — 23.1 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
- 305 km in a straight line
What else is close
- 109 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Þórunnarfjöll
Buggy Adventure Mývatn - ATV tourfrom 27.900 ISK · 2 h
Bike and Bathfrom 18.900 ISK · 3 h
Hike and Bathfrom 18.900 ISK · 5 h
Fat Bike Mountain challengefrom 24.900 ISK · 3 h
Snowshoeing in Krafla volcanic areafrom 18.900 ISK · 3 h
Lake Myvatn and Dettifoss Waterfall (from Lake Myvatn)from 39.900 ISK · 6 h
Askja & Herðubreið Super Jeep Tourfrom 59.900 ISK · 12 h
Lofthellir Ice-Cave Exploration - Super Jeep Tourfrom 49.900 ISK · 4 h 30 min
Lake Mývatn 1.Hour Snowmobile Safarifrom 29.900 ISK · 1 h 30 minÞórunnarfjöll weather and conditions
Last updated
1°Cmostly clear · feels -5°C8 m/swind9 h 40 mdaylight · 08:03 – 17:43
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In season now · Winter in IcelandNorthern Lights 4x4 Tour from Akureyrifrom 34.799 ISK · 2 h 30 minAll 1,648 tours
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Nearby
km column = your drive
- 1Þríhymingur1 km
- 2Einbúi3 km
- 3Stóraviti3 km
- 4Bæjarfjall4 km
- 5Ketilfjall4 km
Hot springs
- 1Geothermal hot spring near Þingeyjarsveit14 km
- 2
Ystihver21 km
- 3
Grjótagjá25 km
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
Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyrifrom 166.750 ISK · 5 hours
Frequently
asked
questions
How do I get to Þórunnarfjöll?
Þórunnarfjöll is in North Iceland. 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 Þórunnarfjöll 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 Þórunnarfjöll?
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 Þórunnarfjöll?
Þórunnarfjöll is 683 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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