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ExtinctStratovolcano561 m
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Hrómundartindur

Reykjavík AreaExtinctStratovolcano561 m

About

Hrómundartindur is a mountain in Iceland north of Hveragerði with an elevation of 540 metres (1,770 ft). It to the east of Hengill and is the central volcano of an adjacent 25 km (16 mi) long Hrómundartindur volcanic system, which contains the Ölkeduháls geothermal field.

Standing on a volcano puts things in perspective. The earth beneath your feet is alive and restless.

Check road conditions before heading to volcanic areas. Some roads close seasonally or after weather events.

Map of Hrómundartindur

Map

64.0723°N, 21.2059°W · Reykjavík Area

Plan your visit

Elevation
561 m above sea level
Off the main road
6.3 km from Route 1
Nearest town
Hveragerði — 8 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
37 km in a straight line
What else is close
273 mapped places within 20 km

Hrómundartindur weather and conditions

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2°Cheavy drizzle · feels -4°C8 m/sgusts 119 h 51 mdaylight · 08:15 – 18:06
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

Fuel

  1. 1Hveragerði8 km · 306.9 kr/L
  2. 2Selfoss17 km · 279.8 kr/L
  3. 3Minni Borg21 km · 308.7 kr/L
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Supermarkets

  1. 1Bónus9 km
  2. 2Krónan18 km
  3. 3Nettó18 km
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Frequently
asked
questions

Is it safe to visit Hrómundartindur?
Hrómundartindur is not currently erupting, and the surrounding area is generally safe to visit on marked trails. Volcanic and geothermal ground can still be unstable or hide gas — stay on the path, and check safetravel.is for any local closures before you drive.
How do I get to Hrómundartindur?
Hrómundartindur is in Reykjavík Area. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive — highland access often needs a 4×4 and some routes only open in summer.
Can I hike Hrómundartindur?
It depends on the volcano and current activity. Some Icelandic cones have short marked trails to the rim; others sit under glaciers or in closed areas and cannot be climbed without a guide. Never approach an active eruption unless the official viewing area is open — conditions change fast.
What should I know about volcanic gas near Hrómundartindur?
Volcanic and geothermal areas can release sulphur dioxide and hydrogen sulphide, which are toxic in high concentrations and collect in low-lying spots. Stay on marked paths, leave immediately if you smell strong sulphur or feel unwell, and check the Met Office gas forecasts during any eruption.

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