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Þríhnúkar rises to 284 m in the Reykjavík Area, Iceland — the 98th highest of the 147 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 36, 2.8 km away.
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64.2181°N, 21.5354°W · Reykjavík Area
Plan your visit
Elevation- 284 m above sea level
Off the main road- 2.8 km from Route 36
Nearest town- Reykjavíkurborg — 8.8 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 21 km in a straight line
What else is close- 644 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Þríhnúkar
Day Hike to Moskardshnjukar: The Knife's Edgefrom 12.430 ISK · 5 h
Day Hike to Grimannsfell: Helgufoss Waterfall and the Literary Legacyfrom 13.418 ISK · 5 h 30 min
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
Fálkaklettur Via Ferrata close to Reykjavikfrom 19.900 ISK · 3 h
Dog Sledding Near Reykjavikfrom 34.900 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Icelandic Wool Yarn Factory Tourfrom 2.990 ISK · 1 h
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 regionÞríhnúkar 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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- 1Stardalshnúkur2 km
- 2
Móskarðshnjúkar3 km - 3Skálafellsöxl3 km
- 4Hátindur4 km
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Skálafell4 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Natural hot pot near Mosfellsbær5 km
- 2Geothermal hot spring near Mosfellsbær9 km
- 3Geothermal hot spring near Grafarholt og Úlfarsárdalur14 km
Fuel
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Mosfellsbær10 km · 279.8 kr/L - 2
Bjarkarholt10 km · 310.9 kr/L - 3
Langitangi10 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
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How do I get to Þríhnúkar?
Þríhnúkar 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 Þríhnúkar 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 Þríhnúkar?
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 Þríhnúkar?
Þríhnúkar is 284 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.
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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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