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Strútur - Hvanngil

Map showing where Strútur - Hvanngil is in Iceland
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Quick facts

  • Strútur - Hvanngil is 171 km from Reykjavík by road, about 2 h 44 min by car.
  • The Strútur - Hvanngil route is 15 km long and takes about 4 h 15 min to walk.
  • The nearest town to Strútur - Hvanngil is Vík.
  • Strútur - Hvanngil is a hike in the Icelandic Highlands.
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The facts

Strútur - Hvanngil: The facts
Distance15 km
Ascent218 m
Walking time4 h 15 min
DifficultyModerate
Nearest townVík
From Reykjavík171 km by road, about 2 h 44 min
RegionThe Highlands
Coordinates63.8319° N, 19.2049° W

Getting there

Directions in Google Maps ↗Apple Maps ↗

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.

Questions people ask

What is Strútur - Hvanngil?

Strútur - Hvanngil is a hike in the Icelandic Highlands.

Where is Strútur - Hvanngil?

Strútur - Hvanngil is at 63.8319° N, 19.2049° W, in the Icelandic Highlands. The nearest town is Vík. The nearest other sight on our map is Álftavatn, a lake about 3.2 km away in a straight line.

How far is Strútur - Hvanngil from Reykjavík?

Strútur - Hvanngil is 171 km from Reykjavík by road, about 2 h 44 min by car.

How do I get to Strútur - Hvanngil?

The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Strútur - Hvanngil, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Vík.

How long does the Strútur - Hvanngil hike take?

The Strútur - Hvanngil route is 15 km long and takes about 4 h 15 min to walk. It is rated moderate. The climb is 218 m. Walking times are estimates from the route's distance and climb, not a guarantee.

Does it cost anything to visit Strútur - Hvanngil?

We have not verified a fee for Strútur - Hvanngil. 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.

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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.

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