Canyon · East Iceland
Merargil
Quick facts
- Merargil is 564 km from Reykjavík by road, about 8 h 55 min by car. The nearest road is about 6.7 km away.
- The nearest town to Merargil is Egilsstaðir.
- Merargil is a canyon in East Iceland.
The facts
| Nearest town | Egilsstaðir |
|---|---|
| From Reykjavík | 564 km by road, about 8 h 55 min |
| Region | East Iceland |
| Coordinates | 65.5506° N, 14.6967° 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 6.7 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 Merargil?
Merargil is a canyon in East Iceland.
Where is Merargil?
Merargil is at 65.5506° N, 14.6967° W, in East Iceland. The nearest town is Egilsstaðir. The nearest other sight on our map is Hnúksvatn, a lake about 11 km away in a straight line.
How far is Merargil from Reykjavík?
Merargil is 564 km from Reykjavík by road, about 8 h 55 min by car. The nearest road is about 6.7 km away.
How do I get to Merargil?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Merargil, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Egilsstaðir.
Does it cost anything to visit Merargil?
We have not verified a fee for Merargil. 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 Merargil?
The nearest place to get in warm water is Vök Baths, about 55 minutes' drive from Merargil. It is a premium venue, from ISK 4,800 per visit on a LifePass.
— After this
Soak here afterwards
- 55 min driveISK 4,800 per visit with LifePass
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.
- Wikidata (CC0-1.0)
© OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License.
