- Elevation, modelled
- 669 m
- Tallest summit within 19.9 miles
- Hofsjökull1,782 m · 17.2 mi
- Sunset, March equinox
- 19:32local time
- Coordinates
- 64.7031, -19.3962
Gýgjarfoss is a waterfall, at a modelled 669 m. Hofsjökull stands 1,782 m to the east-northeast, 17 miles off. The nearest named place is Sundlaug, a hot spring 3.7 miles away.
Summits around it
The highest named summits within 19.9 miles of Gýgjarfoss. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hofsjökull | ENE 65° | 1,782 m | 17.2 mi |
| Hásteinar (syðri) | ENE 74° | 1,635 m | 18.2 mi |
| Snækollur | SE 130° | 1,488 m | 6.4 mi |
| Hverahnúkur | SE 135° | 1,453 m | 6.4 mi |
| Snót | SE 129° | 1,446 m | 6.8 mi |
| Langjökull - norðurbunga | WNW 301° | 1,438 m | 17.8 mi |
| Loðmundur | ESE 123° | 1,429 m | 6.6 mi |
| Fannborg | SE 132° | 1,428 m | 6.2 mi |
Named places within 25 miles
Peaks
- Ásgarðsfjall: 3.7 mi
- Skeljafell: 4.1 mi
- Kerlingartindur: 4.3 mi
- Hveradalshnúkur: 4.4 mi
- Mænir: 4.9 mi
Hot springs: 11
- Sundlaug: 3.7 mi
- Hveravellir: 12.2 mi
- Bláhver: 12.2 mi
- Öskurhóll: 12.2 mi
- Grænihver: 12.2 mi
Attractions: 3
- Hveradalir: 5.2 mi
- Eyvindarett: 11.5 mi
- Hveravellir: 12.2 mi
Waterfalls: 3
- Skuggafoss: 6.2 mi
- Skuggafoss: 8.7 mi
- Hvanngiljafoss: 23.1 mi
Historic sites: 1
- Tryggvi Magnússon: 12.5 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:20 | 18:28 | 19:32 |
| June solstice | 02:30 | 22:02 | 00:11 |
| September equinox | 07:00 | 18:18 | 19:22 |
| December solstice | 11:23 | — | 15:10 |
Local time (Atlantic/Reykjavik).
Private beta · Free to join
Take the scenic way to Gýgjarfoss.
Byway plans around your taste, verified places, real weather and opening hours — then opens every leg in Google Maps with one tap.