Mountain · West Iceland

Drápuhlíðarfjall

mountain in Iceland

Drápuhlíðarfjall, Iceland
Photo: Salvör Gissurardóttir · Public domain

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

  • Drápuhlíðarfjall is 165 km from Reykjavík by road, about 2 h 28 min by car. The nearest road is about 2 km away.
  • Drápuhlíðarfjall rises to 527 metres above sea level.
  • The nearest town to Drápuhlíðarfjall is Stykkishólmur.
  • Drápuhlíðarfjall is a mountain in West Iceland.
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The facts

Drápuhlíðarfjall: The facts
Elevation527 m
Nearest townStykkishólmur
From Reykjavík165 km by road, about 2 h 28 min
RegionWest Iceland
Coordinates64.9781° N, 22.7266° W

Getting there

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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 km away.

Questions people ask

What is Drápuhlíðarfjall?

Drápuhlíðarfjall is a mountain in West Iceland. It rises to 527 metres above sea level.

Where is Drápuhlíðarfjall?

Drápuhlíðarfjall is at 64.9781° N, 22.7266° W, in West Iceland. The nearest town is Stykkishólmur. The nearest other sight on our map is Helgafellsvatn, a lake about 6.8 km away in a straight line.

How far is Drápuhlíðarfjall from Reykjavík?

Drápuhlíðarfjall is 165 km from Reykjavík by road, about 2 h 28 min by car. The nearest road is about 2 km away.

How do I get to Drápuhlíðarfjall?

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

Does it cost anything to visit Drápuhlíðarfjall?

We have not verified a fee for Drápuhlíðarfjall. 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 Drápuhlíðarfjall?

The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Akranes & Pool, about 101 minutes' drive from Drápuhlíðarfjall. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door.

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Sources

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