Mountain · East Iceland

Gerpir

mountain in Iceland

Map showing where Gerpir is in Iceland
Location map: LifePass · map outline Natural Earth (public domain) · Public domain outline

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

  • Gerpir is 660 km from Reykjavík by road, about 9 h 37 min by car. The nearest road is about 4.4 km away.
  • Gerpir rises to 477 metres above sea level.
  • The nearest town to Gerpir is Seyðisfjörður.
  • Gerpir is a mountain in East Iceland.
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The facts

Gerpir: The facts
Elevation477 m
Nearest townSeyðisfjörður
From Reykjavík660 km by road, about 9 h 37 min
RegionEast Iceland
Coordinates65.0660° N, 13.5570° 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 4.4 km away.

Questions people ask

What is Gerpir?

Gerpir is a mountain in East Iceland. It rises to 477 metres above sea level.

Where is Gerpir?

Gerpir is at 65.0660° N, 13.5570° W, in East Iceland. The nearest town is Seyðisfjörður. The nearest other sight on our map is Norðfjarðarviti, a lighthouse about 10 km away in a straight line.

How far is Gerpir from Reykjavík?

Gerpir is 660 km from Reykjavík by road, about 9 h 37 min by car. The nearest road is about 4.4 km away.

How do I get to Gerpir?

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

Does it cost anything to visit Gerpir?

We have not verified a fee for Gerpir. 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 Gerpir?

The nearest place to get in warm water is Vök Baths, about 115 minutes' drive from Gerpir. It is a premium venue, from ISK 4,800 per visit on a LifePass.

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On the way back

  • Vök Baths115 min driveISK 4,800 per visit with LifePass
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Nearby sights

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Straight-line distance, not driving distance.

Sources

Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. We have no licence-clean photograph of this place yet, so the image is a location map drawn from its coordinates on a public-domain outline of Iceland.

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