Mountain · West Iceland

Klofningsfjall

mountain in Iceland

Klofningsfjall, Iceland
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Quick facts

  • Klofningsfjall is 219 km from Reykjavík by road, about 3 h 18 min by car. The nearest road is about 1.9 km away.
  • Klofningsfjall rises to 545 metres above sea level.
  • The nearest town to Klofningsfjall is Stykkishólmur.
  • Klofningsfjall is a mountain in West Iceland.

The facts

Klofningsfjall: The facts
Elevation545 m
Nearest townStykkishólmur
From Reykjavík219 km by road, about 3 h 18 min
RegionWest Iceland
Coordinates65.2208° N, 22.4120° 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 1.9 km away.

Questions people ask

What is Klofningsfjall?

Klofningsfjall is a mountain in West Iceland. It rises to 545 metres above sea level.

Where is Klofningsfjall?

Klofningsfjall is at 65.2208° N, 22.4120° W, in West Iceland. The nearest town is Stykkishólmur. The nearest other sight on our map is Elliðaeyjarviti, a lighthouse about 20 km away in a straight line.

How far is Klofningsfjall from Reykjavík?

Klofningsfjall is 219 km from Reykjavík by road, about 3 h 18 min by car. The nearest road is about 1.9 km away.

How do I get to Klofningsfjall?

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

Does it cost anything to visit Klofningsfjall?

We have not verified a fee for Klofningsfjall. 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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