Volcano · The Highlands

Brennisteinsalda

mountain in Iceland

Brennisteinsalda, Iceland
Photo: User:Chris 73 · CC BY-SA 3.0

Before you go

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.

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Quick facts

  • Brennisteinsalda is 176 km from Reykjavík by road, about 3 h 51 min by car. The nearest road is about 3.8 km away.
  • Brennisteinsalda rises to 881 metres above sea level.
  • The nearest town to Brennisteinsalda is Kirkjubæjarklaustur.
  • Brennisteinsalda is a volcano in the Icelandic Highlands.
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The facts

Brennisteinsalda: The facts
Elevation881 m
Nearest townKirkjubæjarklaustur
From Reykjavík176 km by road, about 3 h 51 min
RegionThe Highlands
Coordinates63.9808° N, 19.1458° W

Getting there

Directions in Google Maps ↗Apple Maps ↗

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 3.8 km away.

Questions people ask

What is Brennisteinsalda?

Brennisteinsalda is a volcano in the Icelandic Highlands. It rises to 881 metres above sea level.

Where is Brennisteinsalda?

Brennisteinsalda is at 63.9808° N, 19.1458° W, in the Icelandic Highlands. The nearest town is Kirkjubæjarklaustur. The nearest other sight on our map is Fjallabak natural reserve, a nature reserve about 670 m away in a straight line.

How far is Brennisteinsalda from Reykjavík?

Brennisteinsalda is 176 km from Reykjavík by road, about 3 h 51 min by car. The nearest road is about 3.8 km away.

How do I get to Brennisteinsalda?

The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Brennisteinsalda, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Kirkjubæjarklaustur.

Does it cost anything to visit Brennisteinsalda?

We have not verified a fee for Brennisteinsalda. 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.

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Sources

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