Lake · The Highlands
Litlisjór
lake in Iceland
Quick facts
- Litlisjór is 196 km from Reykjavík by road, about 3 h 13 min by car.
- Litlisjór lies 587 metres above sea level.
- The nearest town to Litlisjór is Kirkjubæjarklaustur.
- Litlisjór is a lake in the Icelandic Highlands.
The facts
| Elevation | 587 m |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Kirkjubæjarklaustur |
| From Reykjavík | 196 km by road, about 3 h 13 min |
| Region | The Highlands |
| Coordinates | 64.1718° N, 18.6395° 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.
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 Litlisjór?
Litlisjór is a lake in the Icelandic Highlands. It lies 587 metres above sea level.
Where is Litlisjór?
Litlisjór is at 64.1718° N, 18.6395° W, in the Icelandic Highlands. The nearest town is Kirkjubæjarklaustur. The nearest other sight on our map is Hraunvötn, a lake about 3.5 km away in a straight line.
How far is Litlisjór from Reykjavík?
Litlisjór is 196 km from Reykjavík by road, about 3 h 13 min by car.
How do I get to Litlisjór?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Litlisjór, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Kirkjubæjarklaustur.
Does it cost anything to visit Litlisjór?
We have not verified a fee for Litlisjór. 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.
Nearby sights
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.
- Wikidata (CC0-1.0)
© OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License.
