Mountain · South Iceland
Skarðsmýrarfjall
mountain in Iceland
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.
Warm up after: pools & lagoons with a visitor pass
Passes from ISK 7,900. Lagoons cost extra per visit.
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The best sights in each region, and where to soak afterwards.
Quick facts
- Skarðsmýrarfjall is 38 km from Reykjavík by road, about 44 min by car.
- Skarðsmýrarfjall rises to 597 metres above sea level.
- The nearest town to Skarðsmýrarfjall is Hveragerði.
- Skarðsmýrarfjall is a mountain in South Iceland.
The facts
| Elevation | 597 m |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Hveragerði |
| From Reykjavík | 38 km by road, about 44 min |
| Region | South Iceland |
| Coordinates | 64.0531° N, 21.3442° 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 Skarðsmýrarfjall?
Skarðsmýrarfjall is a mountain in South Iceland. It rises to 597 metres above sea level.
Where is Skarðsmýrarfjall?
Skarðsmýrarfjall is at 64.0531° N, 21.3442° W, in South Iceland. The nearest town is Hveragerði. The nearest other sight on our map is Skeggi (Hengill) trail, a hike about 1.5 km away in a straight line.
How far is Skarðsmýrarfjall from Reykjavík?
Skarðsmýrarfjall is 38 km from Reykjavík by road, about 44 min by car.
How do I get to Skarðsmýrarfjall?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Skarðsmýrarfjall, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Hveragerði.
Does it cost anything to visit Skarðsmýrarfjall?
We have not verified a fee for Skarðsmýrarfjall. 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 Skarðsmýrarfjall?
The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Árbær & Pool, about 37 minutes' drive from Skarðsmýrarfjall. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door. Also within reach: World Class Selfoss & Pool (38 min), World Class Breiðholt & Pool (39 min).
Soak here afterwards
- World Class Árbær & Pool37 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Selfoss & Pool38 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Breiðholt & Pool39 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Mosfellsbær - Gym & Pool41 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Laugar & Pool44 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- Sky Lagoon46 min driveper visit with LifePass
- World Class Seltjarnarnes - Gym & Pool51 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
On the way back
- World Class Hella & Pool68 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
Nearby sights
All sights →Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
Skeggi (Hengill) trailHike · 1.5 km
ReykjavegurHike · 3.8 km
HengillVolcano · 3.9 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: No machine-readable author provided. Reykholt assumed (based on copyright claims).- HrómundartindurVolcano · 6.4 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: No machine-readable author provided. Reykholt assumed (based on copyright claims).
SkálafellMountain · 7.1 kmCC BY-SA 2.0 · Photo: Ray Swi-hymn from Sijhih-Taipei, TaiwanReykjadalurHike · 7.4 km
Sources
Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. Photographs from Wikimedia Commons, credited individually.
- Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 4.0)
- Wikidata (CC0-1.0)
© OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License.