Mountain · East Iceland
Grjótárhnjúkur
mountain in Iceland
Quick facts
- Grjótárhnjúkur is 538 km from Reykjavík by road, about 9 h 2 min by car.
- Grjótárhnjúkur is a mountain in East Iceland.
The facts
| From Reykjavík | 538 km by road, about 9 h 2 min |
|---|---|
| Region | East Iceland |
| Coordinates | 64.8419° N, 15.6608° 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 Grjótárhnjúkur?
Grjótárhnjúkur is a mountain in East Iceland.
Where is Grjótárhnjúkur?
Grjótárhnjúkur is at 64.8419° N, 15.6608° W, in East Iceland. The nearest other sight on our map is Grábergshnjúkar, a mountain about 3.3 km away in a straight line.
How far is Grjótárhnjúkur from Reykjavík?
Grjótárhnjúkur is 538 km from Reykjavík by road, about 9 h 2 min by car.
How do I get to Grjótárhnjúkur?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Grjótárhnjúkur, not to a search for its name.
Does it cost anything to visit Grjótárhnjúkur?
We have not verified a fee for Grjótárhnjúkur. 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.
Nearby sights
Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
Sources
Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. Photographs from Wikimedia Commons, credited individually.
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- Wikidata (CC0-1.0)
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