Mountain · The Highlands
Valahnúkur
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
- Valahnúkur is 155 km from Reykjavík by road, about 2 h 26 min by car.
- Valahnúkur rises to 458 metres above sea level.
- The nearest town to Valahnúkur is Hvolsvöllur.
- Valahnúkur is a mountain in the Icelandic Highlands.
The facts
| Elevation | 458 m |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Hvolsvöllur |
| From Reykjavík | 155 km by road, about 2 h 26 min |
| Region | The Highlands |
| Coordinates | 63.6828° N, 19.5297° 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.
Questions people ask
What is Valahnúkur?
Valahnúkur is a mountain in the Icelandic Highlands. It rises to 458 metres above sea level.
Where is Valahnúkur?
Valahnúkur is at 63.6828° N, 19.5297° W, in the Icelandic Highlands. The nearest town is Hvolsvöllur. The nearest other sight on our map is Valahnúkur hike, a hike about 869 m away in a straight line.
How far is Valahnúkur from Reykjavík?
Valahnúkur is 155 km from Reykjavík by road, about 2 h 26 min by car.
How do I get to Valahnúkur?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Valahnúkur, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Hvolsvöllur.
Is there a trail to Valahnúkur?
Yes. A walking route on our map leads there: Valahnúkur hike (2.3 km, about 1 h 35 min).
Does it cost anything to visit Valahnúkur?
We have not verified a fee for Valahnúkur. 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 Valahnúkur?
The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Hella & Pool, about 86 minutes' drive from Valahnúkur. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door. Also within reach: World Class Selfoss & Pool (116 min).
Soak here afterwards
On the way back
- World Class Hella & Pool86 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Selfoss & Pool116 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
Nearby sights
All sights →Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
Valahnúkur hikeHike · 869 mCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: Reykholt
StakkholtsgjáCanyon · 1.4 kmCC BY-SA 2.0 de · Photo: Christian Bickel fingalo
FimmvörðuhálsHike · 2.4 kmCC BY 3.0 · Photo: Chmee2 / Valtameri
ÚtigönguhöfðiHike · 2.4 kmCC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: ReykholtSteinsholtsjökullGlacier · 3 km
- ÚtigönguhöfðiMountain · 4 kmCC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: Reykholt
Sources
Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. Photographs from Wikimedia Commons, credited individually.
- Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)
- Wikidata (CC0-1.0)
© OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License.