Mountain · West Iceland
Drápuhlíðarfjall
mountain in Iceland
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.
The facts
| Elevation | 527 m |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Stykkishólmur |
| From Reykjavík | 165 km by road, about 2 h 28 min |
| Region | West Iceland |
| Coordinates | 64.9781° N, 22.7266° 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 2 km away.
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.
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 110 minutes' drive from Drápuhlíðarfjall. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door.
— After this
Soak here afterwards
On the way back
- 110 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
Nearby sights
Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
Sources
Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. Photographs from Wikimedia Commons, credited individually.
- Wikimedia Commons (Public domain)
- Wikidata (CC0-1.0)
© OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License.
