Mountain · East Iceland
Kárahnjúkar
mountain in Iceland
Before you go
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.
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Quick facts
- Kárahnjúkar is 501 km from Reykjavík by road, about 7 h 49 min by car. The nearest road is about 2.2 km away.
- Kárahnjúkar rises to 838 metres above sea level.
- Kárahnjúkar is a mountain in East Iceland.
The facts
| Elevation | 838 m |
|---|---|
| From Reykjavík | 501 km by road, about 7 h 49 min |
| Region | East Iceland |
| Coordinates | 64.9648° N, 15.7479° 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 2.2 km away.
Questions people ask
What is Kárahnjúkar?
Kárahnjúkar is a mountain in East Iceland. It rises to 838 metres above sea level.
Where is Kárahnjúkar?
Kárahnjúkar is at 64.9648° N, 15.7479° W, in East Iceland. The nearest other sight on our map is Hafrahvammagljúfur, a canyon about 542 m away in a straight line.
How far is Kárahnjúkar from Reykjavík?
Kárahnjúkar is 501 km from Reykjavík by road, about 7 h 49 min by car. The nearest road is about 2.2 km away.
How do I get to Kárahnjúkar?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Kárahnjúkar, not to a search for its name.
Does it cost anything to visit Kárahnjúkar?
We have not verified a fee for Kárahnjúkar. 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
All sights →Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
Sources
Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. Photographs from Wikimedia Commons, credited individually.
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