Hvannadalshnúkur summit – Group Rate
Hiking Hvannadalshnúkur is an Iceland favorite, and Iceland's highest hike at 2110 m – (6900 feet).
The ascent of the highest peak in Iceland, Hvannadalshnúkur (2110 m / 6900 feet) is a once-in-a-lifetime must.
The peak is located in the north-western rim of the Öræfajökull volcano and promises an unforgettable hike with breathtaking panoramic views stretching over the rugged outlet glaciers of Vatnajökull glacier or over the vast sandy plains of the glaciated rivers that drain off that great glacier.
No special technical skills are required, however, the hike is both physically and mentally challenging: Please note our low client-per-guide ratio (max 6 persons per guide).
It is important to be well equipped for this tour so please follow our equipment list when preparing for the 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.
Meeting Point: Skaftafell Base Camp (Icelandic Mountain Guides sales cabin), next to the National Park Visitor Center.
Hiking Distance: 22 km (14 miles) Elevation: >2000 meters (6500 feet) Estimated time: 12-15 hours
No surprises at checkout.
- Qualified mountain guide
- All technical gear for glacier travel
- Safety equipment
- Hiking Boots – Waterproof with good ankle support.
- Gaiters.
- Long sleeve shirt (thermal underwear) – Wool or synthetic.
- Long Johns (early season – April / beginning of May).
- Light sweater, wool or fleece (2nd layer).
- Warm Jacket – Wool or fleece (3rd layer).
- Pants – light and fast drying – e.g. soft-shell.
- Jacket with a good hood – Waterproof and breathable.
- Rain pants – Waterproof and breathable material.
- Gloves – 2 pairs - different thickness.
- Mittens – insulated (early season climbs / April beginning of May).
- Socks – Wool or synthetic.
- Warm hat– Wool or synthetic.
- Puffy jacket – down or fibre.
- Backpack – 30-40 litres.
- Sunglasses – rated for glacier travel.
- Sun protection / face and lips. High SPF 30 or more.
- Camera.
- Headlamp (at times of year when it gets dark).
- Walking Pole(s).
- Sun/rain Hat or a Baseball cap for sun protection.
- Ski-goggles for ascents to the end of April.
- Lunch – Sandwiches, biscuits, power-bars etc.
- Water – 3 Litres of water and/or sport drink.
- Warm drink – Tea, Hot-Chocolate or alternative. (Volume can be subtracted from total water!)
Meet us at Icelandic Mountain Guides by Icelandia - Skaftafell Base Camp.
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