Mountain · South Iceland

Hlöðufell

mountain in Iceland

Hlöðufell, Iceland
Photo: Milan Nykodym from Kutna Hora, Czech Republic · CC BY-SA 2.0

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

  • Hlöðufell is 103 km from Reykjavík by road, about 1 h 37 min by car. The nearest road is about 1.6 km away.
  • Hlöðufell rises to 1,186 metres above sea level.
  • The nearest town to Hlöðufell is Hveragerði.
  • Hlöðufell is a mountain in South Iceland.

The facts

Hlöðufell: The facts
Elevation1,186 m
Nearest townHveragerði
From Reykjavík103 km by road, about 1 h 37 min
RegionSouth Iceland
Coordinates64.4182° N, 20.5437° 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 1.6 km away.

Questions people ask

What is Hlöðufell?

Hlöðufell is a mountain in South Iceland. It rises to 1,186 metres above sea level.

Where is Hlöðufell?

Hlöðufell is at 64.4182° N, 20.5437° W, in South Iceland. The nearest town is Hveragerði. The nearest other sight on our map is Jörundur, a cave about 5.8 km away in a straight line.

How far is Hlöðufell from Reykjavík?

Hlöðufell is 103 km from Reykjavík by road, about 1 h 37 min by car. The nearest road is about 1.6 km away.

How do I get to Hlöðufell?

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

Does it cost anything to visit Hlöðufell?

We have not verified a fee for Hlöðufell. 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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Sources

Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. Photographs from Wikimedia Commons, credited individually.

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