Mountain · Westfjords
Ernir
mountain
Quick facts
- Ernir is 417 km from Reykjavík by road, about 6 h 7 min by car.
- Ernir rises to 628 metres above sea level.
- The nearest town to Ernir is Ísafjörður.
- Ernir is a mountain in the Westfjords of Iceland.
The facts
| Elevation | 628 m |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Ísafjörður |
| From Reykjavík | 417 km by road, about 6 h 7 min |
| Region | Westfjords |
| Coordinates | 66.0703° N, 23.0728° 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.
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 Ernir?
Ernir is a mountain in the Westfjords of Iceland. It rises to 628 metres above sea level.
Where is Ernir?
Ernir is at 66.0703° N, 23.0728° W, in the Westfjords of Iceland. The nearest town is Ísafjörður. The nearest other sight on our map is Um stórurð og bæjarhlíð, a hike about 2.1 km away in a straight line.
How far is Ernir from Reykjavík?
Ernir is 417 km from Reykjavík by road, about 6 h 7 min by car.
How do I get to Ernir?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Ernir, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Ísafjörður.
Does it cost anything to visit Ernir?
We have not verified a fee for Ernir. 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 2.0)
- Wikidata (CC0-1.0)
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