Mountain · Reykjanes
Stóri-Hrútur
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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The best sights in each region, and where to soak afterwards.
Quick facts
- Stóri-Hrútur is 57 km from Reykjavík by road, about 1 h 3 min by car. The nearest road is about 2.8 km away.
- Stóri-Hrútur rises to 357 metres above sea level.
- The nearest town to Stóri-Hrútur is Grindavík.
- Stóri-Hrútur is a mountain in Reykjanes, Iceland.
The facts
| Elevation | 357 m |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Grindavík |
| From Reykjavík | 57 km by road, about 1 h 3 min |
| Region | Reykjanes |
| Coordinates | 63.8833° N, 22.2497° 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 2.8 km away.
Questions people ask
What is Stóri-Hrútur?
Stóri-Hrútur is a mountain in Reykjanes, Iceland. It rises to 357 metres above sea level.
Where is Stóri-Hrútur?
Stóri-Hrútur is at 63.8833° N, 22.2497° W, in Reykjanes, Iceland. The nearest town is Grindavík. The nearest other sight on our map is Fagradalsfjall, a volcano about 2.6 km away in a straight line.
How far is Stóri-Hrútur from Reykjavík?
Stóri-Hrútur is 57 km from Reykjavík by road, about 1 h 3 min by car. The nearest road is about 2.8 km away.
How do I get to Stóri-Hrútur?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Stóri-Hrútur, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Grindavík.
Does it cost anything to visit Stóri-Hrútur?
We have not verified a fee for Stóri-Hrútur. 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 Stóri-Hrútur?
The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Breiðholt & Pool, about 55 minutes' drive from Stóri-Hrútur. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door. Also within reach: Sky Lagoon (55 min), World Class Árbær & Pool (58 min).
Soak here afterwards
- World Class Breiðholt & Pool55 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- Sky Lagoon55 min driveper visit with LifePass
- World Class Árbær & Pool58 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Laugar & Pool59 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
On the way back
- World Class Mosfellsbær - Gym & Pool61 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Seltjarnarnes - Gym & Pool64 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Selfoss & Pool65 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Akranes & Pool91 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Hella & Pool95 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
Nearby sights
All sights →Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
FagradalsfjallVolcano · 2.6 kmCC BY 4.0 · Photo: Steinninn
Litli-HrúturVolcano · 4.1 kmCC BY 2.0 · Photo: Anthony Quintano from Mount Laurel, United StatesInnri-SandhóllVolcano · 4.2 km
FestarfjallMountain · 5.1 kmCC BY 3.0 · Photo: Alexander GrebenkovStóra-SkógfellMountain · 6.3 km
Litla-SkógfellVolcano · 7.3 km
Sources
Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. Photographs from Wikimedia Commons, credited individually.
- Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- Wikidata (CC0-1.0)
© OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License.