Mountain · South Iceland
Hjörleifshöfði
mountain in Iceland
Quick facts
- Hjörleifshöfði is 200 km from Reykjavík by road, about 2 h 59 min by car. The nearest road is about 1.8 km away.
- Hjörleifshöfði rises to 221 metres above sea level.
- The nearest town to Hjörleifshöfði is Vík.
- Hjörleifshöfði is a mountain in South Iceland.
The facts
| Elevation | 221 m |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Vík |
| From Reykjavík | 200 km by road, about 2 h 59 min |
| Region | South Iceland |
| Coordinates | 63.4246° N, 18.7515° 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 1.8 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 Hjörleifshöfði?
Hjörleifshöfði is a mountain in South Iceland. It rises to 221 metres above sea level.
Where is Hjörleifshöfði?
Hjörleifshöfði is at 63.4246° N, 18.7515° W, in South Iceland. The nearest town is Vík. The nearest other sight on our map is Hafursey, a mountain about 11 km away in a straight line.
How far is Hjörleifshöfði from Reykjavík?
Hjörleifshöfði is 200 km from Reykjavík by road, about 2 h 59 min by car. The nearest road is about 1.8 km away.
How do I get to Hjörleifshöfði?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Hjörleifshöfði, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Vík.
Does it cost anything to visit Hjörleifshöfði?
We have not verified a fee for Hjörleifshöfði. 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.
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