Mountain · North Iceland
Jörundur
Mountain in Iceland
Quick facts
- Jörundur is 484 km from Reykjavík by road, about 7 h 40 min by car. The nearest road is about 1.7 km away.
- Jörundur rises to 813 metres above sea level.
- The nearest town to Jörundur is Mývatn.
- Jörundur is a mountain in North Iceland.
The facts
| Elevation | 813 m |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Mývatn |
| From Reykjavík | 484 km by road, about 7 h 40 min |
| Region | North Iceland |
| Coordinates | 65.6935° N, 16.6474° 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 1.7 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 Jörundur?
Jörundur is a mountain in North Iceland. It rises to 813 metres above sea level.
Where is Jörundur?
Jörundur is at 65.6935° N, 16.6474° W, in North Iceland. The nearest town is Mývatn. The nearest other sight on our map is Víti Krafla, a lake about 5.5 km away in a straight line.
How far is Jörundur from Reykjavík?
Jörundur is 484 km from Reykjavík by road, about 7 h 40 min by car. The nearest road is about 1.7 km away.
How do I get to Jörundur?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Jörundur, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Mývatn.
Does it cost anything to visit Jörundur?
We have not verified a fee for Jörundur. 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 Jörundur?
The nearest place to get in warm water is Forest Lagoon, about 119 minutes' drive from Jörundur. It is a premium venue, from ISK 4,500 per visit on a LifePass.
— After this
Soak here afterwards
On the way back
- 119 min driveISK 4,500 per visit with LifePass
Nearby sights
Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
Sources
Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. Photographs from Wikimedia Commons, credited individually.
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- Wikidata (CC0-1.0)
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