Hike · South Iceland

Múlagljúfur trail

Múlagljúfur – gönguleið

Leads to: Múlagljúfur

Múlagljúfur, on the Múlagljúfur trail route
Photo: J24N · CC BY-SA 4.0

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Quick facts

  • Múlagljúfur trail is 366 km from Reykjavík by road, about 5 h 25 min by car.
  • The Múlagljúfur trail route is 3.8 km there and back (1.9 km one way) and takes about 1 h 30 min to walk.
  • Múlagljúfur trail is a hike in South Iceland.
Directions in Google Maps ↗Apple Maps ↗

The facts

Múlagljúfur trail: The facts
Distance1.9 km one way
Ascent176 m
Walking time1 h 30 min there and back
DifficultyEasy
From Reykjavík366 km by road, about 5 h 25 min
RegionSouth Iceland
Coordinates63.9905° N, 16.4244° W

Getting there

Directions in Google Maps ↗Apple Maps ↗

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.

Questions people ask

What is Múlagljúfur trail?

Múlagljúfur trail is a hike in South Iceland.

Where is Múlagljúfur trail?

Múlagljúfur trail is at 63.9905° N, 16.4244° W, in South Iceland. The nearest other sight on our map is Múlagljúfur, a canyon about 1.7 km away in a straight line.

How far is Múlagljúfur trail from Reykjavík?

Múlagljúfur trail is 366 km from Reykjavík by road, about 5 h 25 min by car.

How do I get to Múlagljúfur trail?

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

How long does the Múlagljúfur trail hike take?

The Múlagljúfur trail route is 3.8 km there and back (1.9 km one way) and takes about 1 h 30 min to walk. It is rated easy. The climb is 176 m. Walking times are estimates from the route's distance and climb, not a guarantee.

Where does the Múlagljúfur trail route lead?

The Múlagljúfur trail route leads to Múlagljúfur.

Does it cost anything to visit Múlagljúfur trail?

We have not verified a fee for Múlagljúfur trail. 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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Sources

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