Hike · North Iceland
Hálshnjúkur
Before you go
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Quick facts
- Hálshnjúkur is 402 km from Reykjavík by road, about 5 h 59 min by car.
- The Hálshnjúkur route is 3.7 km there and back (1.9 km one way) and takes about 2 h 30 min to walk.
- The nearest town to Hálshnjúkur is Akureyri.
- Hálshnjúkur is a hike in North Iceland.
The facts
| Distance | 1.9 km one way |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 384 m |
| Walking time | 2 h 30 min there and back |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Nearest town | Akureyri |
| From Reykjavík | 402 km by road, about 5 h 59 min |
| Region | North Iceland |
| Coordinates | 65.7138° N, 17.8771° 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 Hálshnjúkur?
Hálshnjúkur is a hike in North Iceland.
Where is Hálshnjúkur?
Hálshnjúkur is at 65.7138° N, 17.8771° W, in North Iceland. The nearest town is Akureyri. The nearest other sight on our map is Fornastaðafjall, a mountain about 7.1 km away in a straight line.
How far is Hálshnjúkur from Reykjavík?
Hálshnjúkur is 402 km from Reykjavík by road, about 5 h 59 min by car.
How do I get to Hálshnjúkur?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Hálshnjúkur, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Akureyri.
How long does the Hálshnjúkur hike take?
The Hálshnjúkur route is 3.7 km there and back (1.9 km one way) and takes about 2 h 30 min to walk. It is rated moderate. The climb is 384 m. Walking times are estimates from the route's distance and climb, not a guarantee.
Does it cost anything to visit Hálshnjúkur?
We have not verified a fee for Hálshnjúkur. 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 Hálshnjúkur?
The nearest place to get in warm water is Forest Lagoon, about 21 minutes' drive from Hálshnjúkur. It is a premium venue, from ISK 4,500 per visit on a LifePass. Also within reach: World Class Skólastígur Akureyri & Pool (31 min).
Soak here afterwards
- Forest Lagoon21 min driveISK 4,500 per visit with LifePass
- World Class Skólastígur Akureyri & Pool31 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
Nearby sights
All sights →Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
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.
- OpenStreetMap (ODbL-1.0)
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