Hike · North Iceland
Uppsalahnjúkur
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
- The Uppsalahnjúkur route is 9.8 km there and back (4.9 km one way) and takes about 5 h 25 min to walk.
- Uppsalahnjúkur is a hike in North Iceland.
The facts
| Distance | 4.9 km one way |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 781 m |
| Walking time | 5 h 25 min there and back |
| Difficulty | Hard |
| Region | North Iceland |
| Coordinates | 65.5946° N, 18.0085° 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 Uppsalahnjúkur?
Uppsalahnjúkur is a hike in North Iceland.
Where is Uppsalahnjúkur?
Uppsalahnjúkur is at 65.5946° N, 18.0085° W, in North Iceland. The nearest other sight on our map is Vaðlaheiði, a hike about 7.6 km away in a straight line.
How do I get to Uppsalahnjúkur?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Uppsalahnjúkur, not to a search for its name.
How long does the Uppsalahnjúkur hike take?
The Uppsalahnjúkur route is 9.8 km there and back (4.9 km one way) and takes about 5 h 25 min to walk. It is rated hard. The climb is 781 m. Walking times are estimates from the route's distance and climb, not a guarantee.
Does it cost anything to visit Uppsalahnjúkur?
We have not verified a fee for Uppsalahnjúkur. 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 Uppsalahnjúkur?
The nearest place to get in warm water is Forest Lagoon, about 18 minutes' drive from Uppsalahnjúkur. It is a premium venue, from ISK 4,500 per visit on a LifePass. Also within reach: World Class Skólastígur Akureyri & Pool (22 min).
— After this
Soak here afterwards
- Forest Lagoon18 min driveISK 4,500 per visit with LifePass
- World Class Skólastígur Akureyri & Pool22 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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