Canyon · South Iceland

Múlagljúfur

canyon in Iceland

Múlagljúfur, Iceland
Photo: J24N · CC BY-SA 4.0

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

  • Múlagljúfur is 366 km from Reykjavík by road, about 5 h 25 min by car. The nearest road is about 1.3 km away.
  • Múlagljúfur is a canyon in South Iceland.

The facts

Múlagljúfur: The facts
From Reykjavík366 km by road, about 5 h 25 min
RegionSouth Iceland
Coordinates63.9887° N, 16.4584° 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.

Questions people ask

What is Múlagljúfur?

Múlagljúfur is a canyon in South Iceland.

Where is Múlagljúfur?

Múlagljúfur is at 63.9887° N, 16.4584° W, in South Iceland. The nearest other sight on our map is Hangandifoss, a waterfall about 461 m away in a straight line.

How far is Múlagljúfur from Reykjavík?

Múlagljúfur is 366 km from Reykjavík by road, about 5 h 25 min by car. The nearest road is about 1.3 km away.

How do I get to Múlagljúfur?

The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Múlagljúfur, not to a search for its name.

Is there a trail to Múlagljúfur?

Yes. A walking route on our map leads there: Múlagljúfur trail (1.9 km one way, about 1 h 30 min there and back).

Does it cost anything to visit Múlagljúfur?

We have not verified a fee for Múlagljúfur. 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.

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Straight-line distance, not driving distance.

Sources

Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. Photographs from Wikimedia Commons, credited individually.

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