Mountain · South Iceland
Lómagnúpur
mountain
Quick facts
- Lómagnúpur is 293 km from Reykjavík by road, about 4 h 17 min by car. The nearest road is about 2.9 km away.
- Lómagnúpur rises to 764 metres above sea level.
- The nearest town to Lómagnúpur is Kirkjubæjarklaustur.
- Lómagnúpur is a mountain in South Iceland.
The facts
| Elevation | 764 m |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Kirkjubæjarklaustur |
| From Reykjavík | 293 km by road, about 4 h 17 min |
| Region | South Iceland |
| Coordinates | 63.9830° N, 17.5220° 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 2.9 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 Lómagnúpur?
Lómagnúpur is a mountain in South Iceland. It rises to 764 metres above sea level.
Where is Lómagnúpur?
Lómagnúpur is at 63.9830° N, 17.5220° W, in South Iceland. The nearest town is Kirkjubæjarklaustur. The nearest other sight on our map is Súlujökull, a glacier about 8.1 km away in a straight line.
How far is Lómagnúpur from Reykjavík?
Lómagnúpur is 293 km from Reykjavík by road, about 4 h 17 min by car. The nearest road is about 2.9 km away.
How do I get to Lómagnúpur?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Lómagnúpur, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Kirkjubæjarklaustur.
Does it cost anything to visit Lómagnúpur?
We have not verified a fee for Lómagnúpur. 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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