Hike · North Iceland
Mellandahringur
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
- Mellandahringur is 466 km from Reykjavík by road, about 6 h 55 min by car.
- The Mellandahringur route is 1.6 km long and takes about 25 min to walk.
- The nearest town to Mellandahringur is Mývatn.
- Mellandahringur is a hike in North Iceland.
The facts
| Distance | 1.6 km |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 20 m |
| Walking time | 25 min |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Nearest town | Mývatn |
| From Reykjavík | 466 km by road, about 6 h 55 min |
| Region | North Iceland |
| Coordinates | 65.5856° N, 16.9063° 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.
Questions people ask
What is Mellandahringur?
Mellandahringur is a hike in North Iceland.
Where is Mellandahringur?
Mellandahringur is at 65.5856° N, 16.9063° W, in North Iceland. The nearest town is Mývatn. The nearest other sight on our map is Kirkjuhringur, a hike about 587 m away in a straight line.
How far is Mellandahringur from Reykjavík?
Mellandahringur is 466 km from Reykjavík by road, about 6 h 55 min by car.
How do I get to Mellandahringur?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Mellandahringur, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Mývatn.
How long does the Mellandahringur hike take?
The Mellandahringur route is 1.6 km long and takes about 25 min to walk. It is rated easy. The climb is 20 m. Walking times are estimates from the route's distance and climb, not a guarantee.
Does it cost anything to visit Mellandahringur?
We have not verified a fee for Mellandahringur. 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 Mellandahringur?
The nearest place to get in warm water is Forest Lagoon, about 79 minutes' drive from Mellandahringur. It is a premium venue, from ISK 4,500 per visit on a LifePass. Also within reach: World Class Skólastígur Akureyri & Pool (89 min).
Soak here afterwards
On the way back
- Forest Lagoon79 min driveISK 4,500 per visit with LifePass
- World Class Skólastígur Akureyri & Pool89 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
Nearby sights
All 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.
- OpenStreetMap (ODbL-1.0)
© OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License.