From Skaftafell
From Skaftafell
Hrútsfjallstindar Peaks
On this demanding mountain hike, you will bask in some of the best views in Iceland at 1875 m. Take the challenge and be rewarded with a stunning landscape that few people experience.
Tour code: SKF27
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A Challenging Hike With Magnificent Views
Hrútsfjallstindar is the name of the impressive peaks dominating the skyline to the north of the Svínafellsjökull Glacier. There are four peaks in total and the highest stands at 1.875m (6,150ft) high. For many years, the peaks have challenged serious climbers and several climbing routes have been established.
Hikers can make their way up without technical difficulties along the alpine trekking route. This challenging hike is on par with our popular summit of Hvannadalshnúkur (2110m), the highest mountain in Iceland, but offers more magnificent views. The evening before the hike, you will meet up with your experienced guide, at our Skaftafell Base Camp, for a briefing. Before your hike kicks off, you will be supplied with the necessary ice gear and safety equipment by your guide.
Hiking up the ice and snow-covered mountains is demanding and lasts about 14-16 hours. The route offers amazing views of the Öræfajökull massif, as well as the Skaftafellsjökull and Svínafellsjökull valley glaciers. Even though your physical endurance and mental toughness will be tested, you will be handsomely rewarded with a panoramic view of a stunning landscape. No special mountaineering skills are required but you must be physically able to complete this challenging hike.
Please note that a minimum of two participants and a guide meets our standard of ascending and descending the summit in the safest way possible. We recommend that our customers leave a few days free before and after the scheduled departure date in case, we need to cancel or make changes to a departure due to lack of participation or weather conditions. The season has been shortened due to deteriorating conditions on the glacier over the years.
A mandatory briefing will take place in our Base in Skaftafell at 16:00 the day before departure.
It is important that you are there at that time. In the briefing, you’ll receive information and gear for your summit trip. If for some reason you cannot be at the briefing the company reserves the right to cancel your trip without refund. Note, that departure time might vary because of conditions, we often leave earlier than 5 o´clock.
*The Skaftafell parking lot fee is not included in the tour price.
Tour Overview
- Meeting Point
- Skaftafell Base (next to the National Park Visitor Center)
- Group Size
- 2 to 6 per guide
- Language
- English
- Active
- 12 - 15 hours
- Minimum age
- 18 years
- Duration
- 15 hours
- Difficulty
- Strenuous
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Customer Reviews
“...Great views all of the way up. It is an eight hour ascent in good weather so not your average day trip. But if you are trained and moderately experienced well worth it…”
Tour Highlights
Included
- Experienced and qualified guide
- Glacier gear
- Safety equipment
Not included
- Rain gear
- Hiking boots
- Warm clothing
- Lunch
Optional extras
- Rain gear (jacket or pants)
- Hiking boots
Tour Map and Itinerary
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Hrútsfjallstindar Peaks
Preparation meeting
The evening before the hike
A mandatory briefing will take place in our Base in Skaftafell at 16:00 the day before departure. It is important that you are there at that time. In the briefing you’ll receive information and gear for your summit trip. If for some reason you cannot be at the briefing the company reserves the right to cancel your trip without refund. Note, that departure time might vary because of conditions, we often leave earlier than 5 o'clock.
A Challenging Hike With Magnificent Views
Day Tour
Your epic mountain hiking adventure kicks off with meeting your professional mountaineering guide the night before the hike.
You will receive all the necessary gear and a safety orientation from your guide. On the day, you will embark on an epic journey to the summit impressive peaks.
After completing this amazing physical and mental challenge, you will return to the original meeting point
Skaftafell - Where to meet us
Directions
Driving time
From Reykjavík: 5 hrs
From Vík: 2.5 hrs
From Höfn: 1.5 - 2 hrs
GPS point for Skaftafell
N 64.016217
W 16.966664
Our Welcome Centre in Skaftafell is located in the heart of the camping site, right next to the service centre.
The park is by the end of road no. 998 that branches off the main road no. 1
Please be there 20 min before the departure of your tour.
Keep informed about Hrútsfjallstindar Peaks
From time to time we send updates about new routes
Practical Information
FAQ
Equipment List
How long in advance do I need to book
We always recommend to book as soon as you are ready especially if you have a strict travel schedule or a large group. It is easy to change or cancel 24 hours before departure by emailing us (info@mountainguides.is). Tours can also be purchased the day of as long as there are spaces available.
What is the address of the meeting place?
There are no official addresses on our meeting points but you can see directions and GPS points if you click the map above.
I want to hike Hvannadalshnukur or Hrútsfjallstindar but the season is over/not started?
Unfortunately due to the nature of glaciers we cannot offer hikes to the top of these glaciers outside the hiking season. The season can vary according to weather conditions that year but is usually from April-August
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