Glacier · South Iceland
Hrútárjökull
glacier in Iceland
Quick facts
- Hrútárjökull is 368 km from Reykjavík by road, about 5 h 37 min by car. The nearest road is about 3.9 km away.
- Hrútárjökull is a glacier in South Iceland.
The facts
| From Reykjavík | 368 km by road, about 5 h 37 min |
|---|---|
| Region | South Iceland |
| Coordinates | 64.0065° N, 16.4956° W |
Getting there
Directions go to the sight's mapped point. For a mountain, glacier or lake that can be well away from the road, so park only in marked areas and walk from there.
The nearest road is about 3.9 km away.
Stay on marked paths, leave no trace and close gates behind you. Driving off-road is illegal in Iceland.
Areas can be closed at short notice to protect them. Check the official page before travelling.
Questions people ask
What is Hrútárjökull?
Hrútárjökull is a glacier in South Iceland.
Where is Hrútárjökull?
Hrútárjökull is at 64.0065° N, 16.4956° W, in South Iceland. The nearest other sight on our map is Múlafoss, a waterfall about 2 km away in a straight line.
How far is Hrútárjökull from Reykjavík?
Hrútárjökull is 368 km from Reykjavík by road, about 5 h 37 min by car. The nearest road is about 3.9 km away.
How do I get to Hrútárjökull?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Hrútárjökull, not to a search for its name.
Does it cost anything to visit Hrútárjökull?
We have not verified a fee for Hrútárjökull. Some landowners charge for parking or entry, so check the signs on arrival. Iceland's right of public access comes with duties: stay on marked paths and leave no trace.
Nearby sights
Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
Sources
Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. Photographs from Wikimedia Commons, credited individually.
- Wikimedia Commons (Public domain)
- Wikidata (CC0-1.0)
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