Mountain · West Iceland
Mælifell
mountain in Vesturland, Iceland
Quick facts
- Mælifell is 176 km from Reykjavík by road, about 2 h 39 min by car. The nearest road is about 1.3 km away.
- Mælifell rises to 566 metres above sea level.
- The nearest town to Mælifell is Grundarfjörður.
- Mælifell is a mountain in West Iceland.
The facts
| Elevation | 566 m |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Grundarfjörður |
| From Reykjavík | 176 km by road, about 2 h 39 min |
| Region | West Iceland |
| Coordinates | 64.8532° N, 23.4219° 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 1.3 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 Mælifell?
Mælifell is a mountain in West Iceland. It rises to 566 metres above sea level.
Where is Mælifell?
Mælifell is at 64.8532° N, 23.4219° W, in West Iceland. The nearest town is Grundarfjörður. The nearest other sight on our map is Bjarnarfoss, a waterfall about 1 km away in a straight line.
How far is Mælifell from Reykjavík?
Mælifell is 176 km from Reykjavík by road, about 2 h 39 min by car. The nearest road is about 1.3 km away.
How do I get to Mælifell?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Mælifell, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Grundarfjörður.
Does it cost anything to visit Mælifell?
We have not verified a fee for Mælifell. 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-SA 2.0)
- Wikidata (CC0-1.0)
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