Bláhnjúkur Travel Guide

Last updated: Oct 9, 2026

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Last updated: Oct 9, 2026

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TypeLava Fields, Mountains

LocationBláhnjúkur, 851, Iceland

DestinationHvolsvollur, Iceland

Time to Spend2–3 h

Height940 m

High seasonSummer

Average rating9.6

Number of reviews267

Price levelFree

Family-friendlyNo

TippingNot required

Blahnjukur in Landmannalaugar, the Icelandic Highlands

Blahnjukur (a.k.a. Blahnukur) is a mountain ridge in the area of Landmannalaugar, in the South Highlands of Iceland.

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Blahnjukur's name ('Blue Peak') comes from its blue-black colour, due to lava flows and volcanic ash. Next to Blahnjukur is the volcano Brennisteinsalda.

Blahnukur is popular for hiking and offers a magnificent view from the top, wherefrom five glaciers may be sighted.