Mountain · South Iceland
Efstadalsfjall
mountain in Iceland
Quick facts
- Efstadalsfjall is 89 km from Reykjavík by road, about 1 h 41 min by car. The nearest road is about 2.4 km away.
- Efstadalsfjall rises to 627 metres above sea level.
- The nearest town to Efstadalsfjall is Hveragerði.
- Efstadalsfjall is a mountain in South Iceland.
The facts
| Elevation | 627 m |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Hveragerði |
| From Reykjavík | 89 km by road, about 1 h 41 min |
| Region | South Iceland |
| Coordinates | 64.2560° N, 20.5916° 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 2.4 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 Efstadalsfjall?
Efstadalsfjall is a mountain in South Iceland. It rises to 627 metres above sea level.
Where is Efstadalsfjall?
Efstadalsfjall is at 64.2560° N, 20.5916° W, in South Iceland. The nearest town is Hveragerði. The nearest other sight on our map is Brúarfoss, a waterfall about 3.7 km away in a straight line.
How far is Efstadalsfjall from Reykjavík?
Efstadalsfjall is 89 km from Reykjavík by road, about 1 h 41 min by car. The nearest road is about 2.4 km away.
How do I get to Efstadalsfjall?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Efstadalsfjall, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Hveragerði.
Does it cost anything to visit Efstadalsfjall?
We have not verified a fee for Efstadalsfjall. 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 Efstadalsfjall?
The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Selfoss & Pool, about 59 minutes' drive from Efstadalsfjall. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door. Also within reach: World Class Mosfellsbær - Gym & Pool (86 min), World Class Árbær & Pool (93 min).
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Soak here afterwards
- 59 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
On the way back
- 86 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- 93 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- 95 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- 97 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- 100 min driveper visit with LifePass
- 104 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.
