Mountain · North Iceland
Molduxi
mountain on the Skagi peninsula of northern Iceland
Before you go
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.
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Quick facts
- Molduxi is 296 km from Reykjavík by road, about 4 h 37 min by car. The nearest road is about 2.4 km away.
- Molduxi rises to 706 metres above sea level.
- The nearest town to Molduxi is Sauðárkrókur.
- Molduxi is a mountain in North Iceland.
The facts
| Elevation | 706 m |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Sauðárkrókur |
| From Reykjavík | 296 km by road, about 4 h 37 min |
| Region | North Iceland |
| Coordinates | 65.7175° N, 19.7183° 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 2.4 km away.
Questions people ask
What is Molduxi?
Molduxi is a mountain in North Iceland. It rises to 706 metres above sea level.
Where is Molduxi?
Molduxi is at 65.7175° N, 19.7183° W, in North Iceland. The nearest town is Sauðárkrókur. The nearest other sight on our map is Sauðárkrókur front range, a lighthouse about 4.8 km away in a straight line.
How far is Molduxi from Reykjavík?
Molduxi is 296 km from Reykjavík by road, about 4 h 37 min by car. The nearest road is about 2.4 km away.
How do I get to Molduxi?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Molduxi, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Sauðárkrókur.
Does it cost anything to visit Molduxi?
We have not verified a fee for Molduxi. 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 Molduxi?
The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Skólastígur Akureyri & Pool, about 103 minutes' drive from Molduxi. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door. Also within reach: Forest Lagoon (111 min).
Soak here afterwards
On the way back
- World Class Skólastígur Akureyri & Pool103 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- Forest Lagoon111 min driveISK 4,500 per visit with LifePass
Nearby sights
All sights →Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
Sauðárkrókur front rangeLighthouse · 4.8 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: Hansueli Krapf This file was uploaded with Commonist.
MiklavatnLake · 6.7 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: Navaro
TindastóllMountain · 12 kmCC BY-SA 2.0 de · Photo: Christian Bickel fingalo
ÞverárfjallMountain · 16 kmCC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: bartjakob1 @ Mapillary
LangadalsfjallMountain · 18 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: Hansueli Krapf This file was uploaded with Commonist.BjarnarvatnLake · 20 km
Sources
Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. Photographs from Wikimedia Commons, credited individually.
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