Volcano · South Iceland
Leitin
small shield volcano
Quick facts
- Leitin is 29 km from Reykjavík by road, about 47 min by car. The nearest road is about 2.7 km away.
- The nearest town to Leitin is Hveragerði.
- Leitin is a volcano in South Iceland.
The facts
| Nearest town | Hveragerði |
|---|---|
| From Reykjavík | 29 km by road, about 47 min |
| Region | South Iceland |
| Coordinates | 64.0081° N, 21.5436° 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 2.7 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 Leitin?
Leitin is a volcano in South Iceland.
Where is Leitin?
Leitin is at 64.0081° N, 21.5436° W, in South Iceland. The nearest town is Hveragerði. The nearest other sight on our map is Vífilsfell, a mountain about 3.2 km away in a straight line.
How far is Leitin from Reykjavík?
Leitin is 29 km from Reykjavík by road, about 47 min by car. The nearest road is about 2.7 km away.
How do I get to Leitin?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Leitin, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Hveragerði.
Is there a trail to Leitin?
Yes. A walking route on our map leads there: Reykjavegur (66 km, about 13 h 10 min).
Does it cost anything to visit Leitin?
We have not verified a fee for Leitin. 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.
Where can you swim near Leitin?
The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Árbær & Pool, about 36 minutes' drive from Leitin. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door. Also within reach: World Class Breiðholt & Pool (40 min), World Class Mosfellsbær - Gym & Pool (42 min).
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Soak here afterwards
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On the way back
- 73 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- 84 min drive
Nearby sights
Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
Sources
Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. We have no licence-clean photograph of this place yet, so the image is a location map drawn from its coordinates on a public-domain outline of Iceland.
© OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License.
