Mountain · East Iceland

Þrælaháls

mountain in Iceland

Þrælaháls, Iceland
Photo: Rémih · CC BY-SA 4.0

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

  • Þrælaháls is 526 km from Reykjavík by road, about 8 h 46 min by car.
  • The nearest town to Þrælaháls is Reyðarfjörður.
  • Þrælaháls is a mountain in East Iceland.
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The facts

Þrælaháls: The facts
Nearest townReyðarfjörður
From Reykjavík526 km by road, about 8 h 46 min
RegionEast Iceland
Coordinates64.9436° N, 15.4297° W

Getting there

Directions in Google Maps ↗Apple Maps ↗

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 Þrælaháls?

Þrælaháls is a mountain in East Iceland.

Where is Þrælaháls?

Þrælaháls is at 64.9436° N, 15.4297° W, in East Iceland. The nearest town is Reyðarfjörður. The nearest other sight on our map is Slaedufoss, a waterfall about 7 km away in a straight line.

How far is Þrælaháls from Reykjavík?

Þrælaháls is 526 km from Reykjavík by road, about 8 h 46 min by car.

How do I get to Þrælaháls?

The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Þrælaháls, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Reyðarfjörður.

Does it cost anything to visit Þrælaháls?

We have not verified a fee for Þrælaháls. 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.

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Sources

Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. Photographs from Wikimedia Commons, credited individually.

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