Mountain · The Highlands
Arnarfell hið mikla
mountain in Suðurland, Iceland
Quick facts
- Arnarfell hið mikla is 238 km from Reykjavík by road, about 3 h 40 min by car. The nearest road is about 8.9 km away.
- Arnarfell hið mikla rises to 1,137 metres above sea level.
- Arnarfell hið mikla is a mountain in the Icelandic Highlands.
The facts
| Elevation | 1,137 m |
|---|---|
| From Reykjavík | 238 km by road, about 3 h 40 min |
| Region | The Highlands |
| Coordinates | 64.6932° N, 18.6576° W |
Getting there
Directions go to the sight's mapped point. For a mountain, glacier or lake that can be well away from the road, so park only in marked areas and walk from there.
The nearest road is about 8.9 km away.
Stay on marked paths, leave no trace and close gates behind you. Driving off-road is illegal in Iceland.
Areas can be closed at short notice to protect them. Check the official page before travelling.
Questions people ask
What is Arnarfell hið mikla?
Arnarfell hið mikla is a mountain in the Icelandic Highlands. It rises to 1,137 metres above sea level.
Where is Arnarfell hið mikla?
Arnarfell hið mikla is at 64.6932° N, 18.6576° W, in the Icelandic Highlands. The nearest other sight on our map is Kvíslavatn, a lake about 15 km away in a straight line.
How far is Arnarfell hið mikla from Reykjavík?
Arnarfell hið mikla is 238 km from Reykjavík by road, about 3 h 40 min by car. The nearest road is about 8.9 km away.
How do I get to Arnarfell hið mikla?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Arnarfell hið mikla, not to a search for its name.
Does it cost anything to visit Arnarfell hið mikla?
We have not verified a fee for Arnarfell hið mikla. Some landowners charge for parking or entry, so check the signs on arrival. Iceland's right of public access comes with duties: stay on marked paths and leave no trace.
Nearby sights
Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
Sources
Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. Photographs from Wikimedia Commons, credited individually.
- Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 2.5)
- Wikidata (CC0-1.0)
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