Mountain · South Iceland

Eldhraun

lava flow in Iceland

Eldhraun, Iceland
Photo: Hansueli Krapf · 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

  • Eldhraun is 245 km from Reykjavík by road, about 3 h 48 min by car. The nearest road is about 5.5 km away.
  • The nearest town to Eldhraun is Kirkjubæjarklaustur.
  • Eldhraun is a mountain in South Iceland.
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The facts

Eldhraun: The facts
Nearest townKirkjubæjarklaustur
From Reykjavík245 km by road, about 3 h 48 min
RegionSouth Iceland
Coordinates63.6769° N, 18.1408° 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 5.5 km away.

Questions people ask

What is Eldhraun?

Eldhraun is a mountain in South Iceland.

Where is Eldhraun?

Eldhraun is at 63.6769° N, 18.1408° W, in South Iceland. The nearest town is Kirkjubæjarklaustur. The nearest other sight on our map is Fljótsbotn, a lake about 6.3 km away in a straight line.

How far is Eldhraun from Reykjavík?

Eldhraun is 245 km from Reykjavík by road, about 3 h 48 min by car. The nearest road is about 5.5 km away.

How do I get to Eldhraun?

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

Does it cost anything to visit Eldhraun?

We have not verified a fee for Eldhraun. 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

Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. Photographs from Wikimedia Commons, credited individually.

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