Mountain · South Iceland
Sámsstaðamúli
mountain in Iceland
Quick facts
- Sámsstaðamúli is 127 km from Reykjavík by road, about 1 h 59 min by car.
- Sámsstaðamúli rises to 280 metres above sea level.
- The nearest town to Sámsstaðamúli is Hella.
- Sámsstaðamúli is a mountain in South Iceland.
The facts
| Elevation | 280 m |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Hella |
| From Reykjavík | 127 km by road, about 1 h 59 min |
| Region | South Iceland |
| Coordinates | 64.1106° N, 19.8125° 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 Sámsstaðamúli?
Sámsstaðamúli is a mountain in South Iceland. It rises to 280 metres above sea level.
Where is Sámsstaðamúli?
Sámsstaðamúli is at 64.1106° N, 19.8125° W, in South Iceland. The nearest town is Hella. The nearest other sight on our map is Hjálparfoss, a waterfall about 1.9 km away in a straight line.
How far is Sámsstaðamúli from Reykjavík?
Sámsstaðamúli is 127 km from Reykjavík by road, about 1 h 59 min by car.
How do I get to Sámsstaðamúli?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Sámsstaðamúli, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Hella.
Does it cost anything to visit Sámsstaðamúli?
We have not verified a fee for Sámsstaðamúli. 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 Sámsstaðamúli?
The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Árbær & Pool, about 109 minutes' drive from Sámsstaðamúli. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door. Also within reach: World Class Breiðholt & Pool (113 min), World Class Mosfellsbær - Gym & Pool (115 min).
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Soak here afterwards
On the way back
- 109 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- 113 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- 115 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- 116 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- 118 min driveper visit with LifePass
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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