Mountain · South Iceland

Þríhyrningur

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Þríhyrningur, Iceland
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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

  • Þríhyrningur is 122 km from Reykjavík by road, about 2 h 17 min by car. The nearest road is about 1.7 km away.
  • Þríhyrningur rises to 678 metres above sea level.
  • The nearest town to Þríhyrningur is Hvolsvöllur.
  • Þríhyrningur is a mountain in South Iceland.
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The facts

Þríhyrningur: The facts
Elevation678 m
Nearest townHvolsvöllur
From Reykjavík122 km by road, about 2 h 17 min
RegionSouth Iceland
Coordinates63.7864° N, 19.9739° W

Getting there

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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 1.7 km away.

Questions people ask

What is Þríhyrningur?

Þríhyrningur is a mountain in South Iceland. It rises to 678 metres above sea level.

Where is Þríhyrningur?

Þríhyrningur is at 63.7864° N, 19.9739° W, in South Iceland. The nearest town is Hvolsvöllur. The nearest other sight on our map is Drífandi, a waterfall about 7.8 km away in a straight line.

How far is Þríhyrningur from Reykjavík?

Þríhyrningur is 122 km from Reykjavík by road, about 2 h 17 min by car. The nearest road is about 1.7 km away.

How do I get to Þríhyrningur?

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

Does it cost anything to visit Þríhyrningur?

We have not verified a fee for Þríhyrningur. 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 Þríhyrningur?

The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Hella & Pool, about 36 minutes' drive from Þríhyrningur. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door. Also within reach: World Class Selfoss & Pool (65 min), World Class Árbær & Pool (105 min).

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Sources

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