Canyon · South Iceland
Múlagljúfur
canyon in Iceland
Quick facts
- Múlagljúfur is 366 km from Reykjavík by road, about 5 h 25 min by car. The nearest road is about 1.3 km away.
- Múlagljúfur is a canyon in South Iceland.
The facts
| From Reykjavík | 366 km by road, about 5 h 25 min |
|---|---|
| Region | South Iceland |
| Coordinates | 63.9887° N, 16.4584° 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 1.3 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 Múlagljúfur?
Múlagljúfur is a canyon in South Iceland.
Where is Múlagljúfur?
Múlagljúfur is at 63.9887° N, 16.4584° W, in South Iceland. The nearest other sight on our map is Hangandifoss, a waterfall about 461 m away in a straight line.
How far is Múlagljúfur from Reykjavík?
Múlagljúfur is 366 km from Reykjavík by road, about 5 h 25 min by car. The nearest road is about 1.3 km away.
How do I get to Múlagljúfur?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Múlagljúfur, not to a search for its name.
Is there a trail to Múlagljúfur?
Yes. A walking route on our map leads there: Múlagljúfur trail (1.9 km one way, about 45 min there and back).
Does it cost anything to visit Múlagljúfur?
We have not verified a fee for Múlagljúfur. 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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