Mountain · West Iceland
Grímsstaðamúli
mountain
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
- Grímsstaðamúli is 109 km from Reykjavík by road, about 2 h 19 min by car. The nearest road is about 2.5 km away.
- Grímsstaðamúli rises to 495 metres above sea level.
- The nearest town to Grímsstaðamúli is Borgarnes.
- Grímsstaðamúli is a mountain in West Iceland.
The facts
| Elevation | 495 m |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Borgarnes |
| From Reykjavík | 109 km by road, about 2 h 19 min |
| Region | West Iceland |
| Coordinates | 64.7223° N, 21.8968° 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 2.5 km away.
Questions people ask
What is Grímsstaðamúli?
Grímsstaðamúli is a mountain in West Iceland. It rises to 495 metres above sea level.
Where is Grímsstaðamúli?
Grímsstaðamúli is at 64.7223° N, 21.8968° W, in West Iceland. The nearest town is Borgarnes. The nearest other sight on our map is Grjótárvatn, a lake about 7.4 km away in a straight line.
How far is Grímsstaðamúli from Reykjavík?
Grímsstaðamúli is 109 km from Reykjavík by road, about 2 h 19 min by car. The nearest road is about 2.5 km away.
How do I get to Grímsstaðamúli?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Grímsstaðamúli, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Borgarnes.
Does it cost anything to visit Grímsstaðamúli?
We have not verified a fee for Grímsstaðamúli. 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 Grímsstaðamúli?
The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Akranes & Pool, about 71 minutes' drive from Grímsstaðamúli. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door. Also within reach: World Class Mosfellsbær - Gym & Pool (92 min), World Class Laugar & Pool (104 min).
Soak here afterwards
On the way back
- World Class Akranes & Pool71 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Mosfellsbær - Gym & Pool92 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Laugar & Pool104 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- Sky Lagoon106 min driveper visit with LifePass
- World Class Seltjarnarnes - Gym & Pool111 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
Nearby sights
All sights →Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
Sources
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