Hike · The Highlands
Valahnúkur hike
Before you go
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Quick facts
- Valahnúkur hike is 157 km from Reykjavík by road, about 2 h 30 min by car.
- The Valahnúkur hike route is 2.3 km long and takes about 1 h 35 min to walk.
- The nearest town to Valahnúkur hike is Hvolsvöllur.
- Valahnúkur hike is a hike in the Icelandic Highlands.
The facts
| Distance | 2.3 km |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 249 m |
| Walking time | 1 h 35 min |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Nearest town | Hvolsvöllur |
| From Reykjavík | 157 km by road, about 2 h 30 min |
| Region | The Highlands |
| Coordinates | 63.6851° N, 19.5129° 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 hike?
Valahnúkur hike is a hike in the Icelandic Highlands.
Where is Valahnúkur hike?
Valahnúkur hike is at 63.6851° N, 19.5129° W, in the Icelandic Highlands. The nearest town is Hvolsvöllur. The nearest other sight on our map is Valahnúkur, a mountain about 869 m away in a straight line.
How far is Valahnúkur hike from Reykjavík?
Valahnúkur hike is 157 km from Reykjavík by road, about 2 h 30 min by car.
How do I get to Valahnúkur hike?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Valahnúkur hike, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Hvolsvöllur.
How long does the Valahnúkur hike hike take?
The Valahnúkur hike route is 2.3 km long and takes about 1 h 35 min to walk. It is rated moderate. The climb is 249 m. Walking times are estimates from the route's distance and climb, not a guarantee.
Does it cost anything to visit Valahnúkur hike?
We have not verified a fee for Valahnúkur hike. 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 hike?
The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Hella & Pool, about 88 minutes' drive from Valahnúkur hike. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door. Also within reach: World Class Selfoss & Pool (118 min).
Soak here afterwards
On the way back
- World Class Hella & Pool88 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Selfoss & Pool118 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
Nearby sights
All sights →Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
ValahnúkurMountain · 869 mCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: Reykholt
FimmvörðuhálsHike · 1.7 kmCC BY 3.0 · Photo: Chmee2 / Valtameri
ÚtigönguhöfðiHike · 1.7 kmCC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: Reykholt
StakkholtsgjáCanyon · 2.1 kmCC BY-SA 2.0 de · Photo: Christian Bickel fingalo- ÚtigönguhöfðiMountain · 3.4 kmCC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: Reykholt
SteinsholtsjökullGlacier · 3.7 km
Sources
Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. Photographs from Wikimedia Commons, credited individually.
- OpenStreetMap (ODbL-1.0)
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