Hike · The Highlands
Löðmundur
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Quick facts
- Löðmundur is 165 km from Reykjavík by road, about 2 h 44 min by car.
- The Löðmundur route is 8.6 km there and back (4.3 km one way) and takes about 4 h to walk.
- The nearest town to Löðmundur is Hvolsvöllur.
- Löðmundur is a hike in the Icelandic Highlands.
The facts
| Distance | 4.3 km one way |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 508 m |
| Walking time | 4 h there and back |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Nearest town | Hvolsvöllur |
| From Reykjavík | 165 km by road, about 2 h 44 min |
| Region | The Highlands |
| Coordinates | 64.0561° N, 19.2410° 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.
Questions people ask
What is Löðmundur?
Löðmundur is a hike in the Icelandic Highlands.
Where is Löðmundur?
Löðmundur is at 64.0561° N, 19.2410° W, in the Icelandic Highlands. The nearest town is Hvolsvöllur. The nearest other sight on our map is Landmannahellir, a cave about 1.3 km away in a straight line.
How far is Löðmundur from Reykjavík?
Löðmundur is 165 km from Reykjavík by road, about 2 h 44 min by car.
How do I get to Löðmundur?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Löðmundur, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Hvolsvöllur.
How long does the Löðmundur hike take?
The Löðmundur route is 8.6 km there and back (4.3 km one way) and takes about 4 h to walk. It is rated moderate. The climb is 508 m. Walking times are estimates from the route's distance and climb, not a guarantee.
Does it cost anything to visit Löðmundur?
We have not verified a fee for Löðmundur. 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
All 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 (ODbL-1.0)
© OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License.