Nature reserve · The Highlands

Fjallabak natural reserve

Fjallabak

natural reserve in Iceland

Fjallabak natural reserve, Iceland
Photo: The original uploader was Nojhan at French Wikipedia. · CC BY-SA 1.0

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

  • Fjallabak natural reserve is 183 km from Reykjavík by road, about 2 h 58 min by car. The nearest road is about 3.7 km away.
  • The nearest town to Fjallabak natural reserve is Kirkjubæjarklaustur.
  • Fjallabak natural reserve is a nature reserve in the Icelandic Highlands.
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The facts

Fjallabak natural reserve: The facts
Nearest townKirkjubæjarklaustur
From Reykjavík183 km by road, about 2 h 58 min
RegionThe Highlands
Coordinates63.9833° N, 19.1333° 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 3.7 km away.

Questions people ask

What is Fjallabak natural reserve?

Fjallabak natural reserve is a nature reserve in the Icelandic Highlands.

Where is Fjallabak natural reserve?

Fjallabak natural reserve is at 63.9833° N, 19.1333° W, in the Icelandic Highlands. The nearest town is Kirkjubæjarklaustur. The nearest other sight on our map is Brennisteinsalda, a volcano about 670 m away in a straight line.

How far is Fjallabak natural reserve from Reykjavík?

Fjallabak natural reserve is 183 km from Reykjavík by road, about 2 h 58 min by car. The nearest road is about 3.7 km away.

How do I get to Fjallabak natural reserve?

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

Does it cost anything to visit Fjallabak natural reserve?

We have not verified a fee for Fjallabak natural reserve. 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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Straight-line distance, not driving distance.

Sources

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