Mountain · West Iceland

Brekkukambur

mountain

Brekkukambur, Iceland
Photo: Reykholt · CC BY-SA 3.0

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

  • Brekkukambur is 102 km from Reykjavík by road, about 2 h 48 min by car. The nearest road is about 1.7 km away.
  • Brekkukambur rises to 650 metres above sea level.
  • The nearest town to Brekkukambur is Borgarnes.
  • Brekkukambur is a mountain in West Iceland.
Directions in Google Maps ↗Apple Maps ↗

The facts

Brekkukambur: The facts
Elevation650 m
Nearest townBorgarnes
From Reykjavík102 km by road, about 2 h 48 min
RegionWest Iceland
Coordinates64.4228° N, 21.4689° 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.

The nearest road is about 1.7 km away.

Questions people ask

What is Brekkukambur?

Brekkukambur is a mountain in West Iceland. It rises to 650 metres above sea level.

Where is Brekkukambur?

Brekkukambur is at 64.4228° N, 21.4689° W, in West Iceland. The nearest town is Borgarnes. The nearest other sight on our map is Þyrill, a mountain about 4.5 km away in a straight line.

How far is Brekkukambur from Reykjavík?

Brekkukambur is 102 km from Reykjavík by road, about 2 h 48 min by car. The nearest road is about 1.7 km away.

How do I get to Brekkukambur?

The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Brekkukambur, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Borgarnes.

Does it cost anything to visit Brekkukambur?

We have not verified a fee for Brekkukambur. 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

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

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