Mountain · The Highlands
Mosfell
mountain in Iceland
Quick facts
- Mosfell is 170 km from Reykjavík by road, about 2 h 59 min by car. The nearest road is about 4.2 km away.
- Mosfell rises to 234 metres above sea level.
- Mosfell is a mountain in the Icelandic Highlands.
The facts
| Elevation | 234 m |
|---|---|
| From Reykjavík | 170 km by road, about 2 h 59 min |
| Region | The Highlands |
| Coordinates | 64.6391° N, 19.4816° 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 4.2 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 Mosfell?
Mosfell is a mountain in the Icelandic Highlands. It rises to 234 metres above sea level.
Where is Mosfell?
Mosfell is at 64.6391° N, 19.4816° W, in the Icelandic Highlands. The nearest other sight on our map is Gýgjarfoss, a waterfall about 8.2 km away in a straight line.
How far is Mosfell from Reykjavík?
Mosfell is 170 km from Reykjavík by road, about 2 h 59 min by car. The nearest road is about 4.2 km away.
How do I get to Mosfell?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Mosfell, not to a search for its name.
Does it cost anything to visit Mosfell?
We have not verified a fee for Mosfell. 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. Photographs from Wikimedia Commons, credited individually.
- Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- Wikidata (CC0-1.0)
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