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Grensdalur is a central volcanic vent and mountain of the Hengill volcanic system in Iceland. The elevation is about 497 m (1631 ft).
The landscape around volcanic areas looks stark. Black rock, steam vents, the smell of sulfur. Another planet.
The terrain can be sharp and uneven. Good hiking boots aren't optional, they're essential.
Map of Grensdalur
Grensdalur is in the Reykjavík Area, Iceland at 64.0465°N, 21.1906°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.
Plan your visit
Off the main road- 3.9 km from Route 1
Nearest town- Hveragerði — 5.1 km away
- Distance from Reykjavík
- 38 km in a straight line
- What else is close
- 264 mapped places within 20 km
Grensdalur weather and conditions
At Grensdalur in Reykjavik, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 07:15 (Iceland time): 4°C (feels like 0°C), clear, wind 4 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 41 m (sunrise 06:05, sunset 20:45). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.
Data verified 1 September 2026, 07:15· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly
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Nearby
km column = your drive
- 1Grensdalur2 km
- 2Hrómundartindur3 km
- 3Hengill7 km
- 4
Leitin18 km - 5
Þríhnúkagígur25 km
Waterfalls
A waterfall in the Capital Area.
A waterfall in the Capital Area.
A waterfall in the Capital Area.
Öxarárfoss is a waterfall in Þingvellir National Park, Iceland. It flows from the river…
Hot Springs
Hot river reached by 3km hike from Hveragerði. Valley full of steam, river runs warm -…
Natural hot spring
Geothermal spot
Geothermal spot
Campsites
The camp site in the village Hveragerði is located close to the center of the village.…
Greater Reykjavík area campsite. Urban convenience with easier booking than central city…
The camp site at Úlfljótsvatn is run by the boy scout movement. The facilities are…
Greater Reykjavík area campsite. Urban convenience with easier booking than central city…
Supermarkets
Bónus supermarket — supplies
Krónan supermarket — supplies
Nettó supermarket — supplies
Supermarket — supplies
Gas stations
N1 · 306.9 kr/L petrol
Atlantsolía · 279.8 kr/L petrol
ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol
ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol
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Data & sources
Everything on this page comes from the sources below. Live feeds refresh automatically.
Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · The original uploader was Reykholt · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
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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