8-Hour Alpine Climb in Akureyri to the Iconic Hraundrangi Peak

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Climb the iconic 1075-meter Hraundrangi lava column in Iceland
• 02 Take on an 80-meter alpine climb in two pitches
• 03 Reach the narrow summit of one of Iceland's most stunning peaks
• 04 Abseil back down the same route after the ascent

Sign up for this tour to climb Hraundrangi, one of the most stunning and iconic peaks in Iceland. Located in Öxnadalur about 40 minutes south-west of Akureyri, this striking 1075-meter lava column offers a true alpine adventure. After the approach hike, you will tackle an 80-meter climb in two pitches, reach its narrow summit, and abseil back down the same route.

The summit is narrow and it is difficult to have more than one person on top at a time.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Hard

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access No

City Akureyri

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Hraundrangi Alpine Climb from Akureyri

• Start the day in Akureyri and drive to the base of the mountain; the drive takes about 40 minutes. Hraundrangi is one of the most iconic mountains in Iceland, located in Öxnadalur about 40 minutes south-west of Akureyri.
• When ready, begin the approach to the climb, which can take 2-3 hours. This is your chance to climb one of the most stunning peaks in Iceland. Hraundrangi is a lava column that rises 1075 meters above sea level. The peak was first climbed in 1956; until then, it was considered unclimbable.
• Once you get to the base, your guide will go over how the gear works and explain how the climb will proceed. The climb is 80 meters and is done in two pitches. The summit is narrow and it is difficult to have more than one person on top at a time.
• Finally, abseil back down the same route.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Climbing gear
• Helmet
• Ropes
• Climbing shoes
• Harness
• Local guide

What's Not Included

• Food & water
• Transport

What to bring

• Warm clothes
  • Rain gear pants and jacket
  • Down or Primaloft jacket (can be nice during the lunch break)
• Good hiking shoes
• Hat and gloves
• 20-30L backpack
• Food and water for the day
• Sunglasses

Know before you go

• Climbing this peak takes around 7-9 hours, so we recommend that participants are in good shape and are not scared of heights.
• For those staying in Reykjavík: Hraundrangi is a 5-hour drive from Reykjavík, so we recommend staying the night before and after the climb in Akureyri. Akureyri is the capital of North Iceland and is located on a beautiful hill in the valley of Eyjafjörður.
• There are many amazing expeditions to enjoy there, so you will not regret spending some time of your trip in Akureyri.
• We can also personalise the tour to suit your needs. For more information, please ask when booking.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

N1, Tryggvabraut, Akureyri, Iceland

Tour start

Akureyri, Iceland

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.