Hike · North Iceland
Laufáshnjúkur
Quick facts
- Laufáshnjúkur is 411 km from Reykjavík by road, about 6 h 3 min by car.
- The Laufáshnjúkur route is 3 km long and takes about 1 h 50 min to walk.
- The nearest town to Laufáshnjúkur is Akureyri.
- Laufáshnjúkur is a hike in North Iceland.
The facts
| Distance | 3 km |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 730 m |
| Walking time | 1 h 50 min |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Nearest town | Akureyri |
| From Reykjavík | 411 km by road, about 6 h 3 min |
| Region | North Iceland |
| Coordinates | 65.8966° N, 18.0688° 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.
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 Laufáshnjúkur?
Laufáshnjúkur is a hike in North Iceland.
Where is Laufáshnjúkur?
Laufáshnjúkur is at 65.8966° N, 18.0688° W, in North Iceland. The nearest town is Akureyri. The nearest other sight on our map is Blámannshattur, a mountain about 4.2 km away in a straight line.
How far is Laufáshnjúkur from Reykjavík?
Laufáshnjúkur is 411 km from Reykjavík by road, about 6 h 3 min by car.
How do I get to Laufáshnjúkur?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Laufáshnjúkur, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Akureyri.
How long does the Laufáshnjúkur hike take?
The Laufáshnjúkur route is 3 km long and takes about 1 h 50 min to walk. It is rated moderate. The climb is 730 m. Walking times are estimates from the route's distance and climb, not a guarantee.
Does it cost anything to visit Laufáshnjúkur?
We have not verified a fee for Laufáshnjúkur. 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.
Where can you swim near Laufáshnjúkur?
The nearest place to get in warm water is Forest Lagoon, about 20 minutes' drive from Laufáshnjúkur. It is a premium venue, from ISK 4,500 per visit on a LifePass. Also within reach: World Class Skólastígur Akureyri & Pool (29 min).
— After this
Soak here afterwards
- 20 min driveISK 4,500 per visit with LifePass
- 29 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
Nearby sights
Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
Sources
Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. We have no licence-clean photograph of this place yet, so the image is a location map drawn from its coordinates on a public-domain outline of Iceland.
- OpenStreetMap (ODbL-1.0)
© OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License.
