Mountain · Westfjords
Klakkur
mountain in Strandabyggð, Vestfirðir, Iceland
Quick facts
- Klakkur is 221 km from Reykjavík by road, about 3 h 35 min by car.
- Klakkur rises to 413 metres above sea level.
- The nearest town to Klakkur is Hólmavík.
- Klakkur is a mountain in the Westfjords of Iceland.
The facts
| Elevation | 413 m |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Hólmavík |
| From Reykjavík | 221 km by road, about 3 h 35 min |
| Region | Westfjords |
| Coordinates | 65.5422° N, 21.5083° 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 Klakkur?
Klakkur is a mountain in the Westfjords of Iceland. It rises to 413 metres above sea level.
Where is Klakkur?
Klakkur is at 65.5422° N, 21.5083° W, in the Westfjords of Iceland. The nearest town is Hólmavík. The nearest other sight on our map is Malarhorn lighthouse, a lighthouse about 17 km away in a straight line.
How far is Klakkur from Reykjavík?
Klakkur is 221 km from Reykjavík by road, about 3 h 35 min by car.
How do I get to Klakkur?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Klakkur, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Hólmavík.
Does it cost anything to visit Klakkur?
We have not verified a fee for Klakkur. 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 2.5)
- Wikidata (CC0-1.0)
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