Mountain · West Iceland
Tröllakirkja
mountain in 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
- Tröllakirkja is 152 km from Reykjavík by road, about 2 h 29 min by car. The nearest road is about 4.7 km away.
- Tröllakirkja rises to 1,001 metres above sea level.
- The nearest town to Tröllakirkja is Hvammstangi.
- Tröllakirkja is a mountain in West Iceland.
The facts
| Elevation | 1,001 m |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Hvammstangi |
| From Reykjavík | 152 km by road, about 2 h 29 min |
| Region | West Iceland |
| Coordinates | 65.0019° N, 21.1906° 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 4.7 km away.
Questions people ask
What is Tröllakirkja?
Tröllakirkja is a mountain in West Iceland. It rises to 1,001 metres above sea level.
Where is Tröllakirkja?
Tröllakirkja is at 65.0019° N, 21.1906° W, in West Iceland. The nearest town is Hvammstangi. The nearest other sight on our map is Holtavörðuvatn, a lake about 5.1 km away in a straight line.
How far is Tröllakirkja from Reykjavík?
Tröllakirkja is 152 km from Reykjavík by road, about 2 h 29 min by car. The nearest road is about 4.7 km away.
How do I get to Tröllakirkja?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Tröllakirkja, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Hvammstangi.
Does it cost anything to visit Tröllakirkja?
We have not verified a fee for Tröllakirkja. 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 Tröllakirkja?
The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Akranes & Pool, about 85 minutes' drive from Tröllakirkja. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door. Also within reach: World Class Mosfellsbær - Gym & Pool (107 min), World Class Árbær & Pool (113 min).
Soak here afterwards
On the way back
- World Class Akranes & Pool85 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Mosfellsbær - Gym & Pool107 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Árbær & Pool113 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Breiðholt & Pool115 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Laugar & Pool118 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
Nearby sights
All sights →Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
Sources
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