Hike · North Iceland
Ystuvíkurfjall
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
- Ystuvíkurfjall is 405 km from Reykjavík by road, about 5 h 57 min by car.
- The Ystuvíkurfjall route is 3.3 km long and takes about 1 h 40 min to walk.
- The nearest town to Ystuvíkurfjall is Akureyri.
- Ystuvíkurfjall is a hike in North Iceland.
The facts
| Distance | 3.3 km |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 331 m |
| Walking time | 1 h 40 min |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Nearest town | Akureyri |
| From Reykjavík | 405 km by road, about 5 h 57 min |
| Region | North Iceland |
| Coordinates | 65.8129° N, 17.9856° 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 Ystuvíkurfjall?
Ystuvíkurfjall is a hike in North Iceland.
Where is Ystuvíkurfjall?
Ystuvíkurfjall is at 65.8129° N, 17.9856° W, in North Iceland. The nearest town is Akureyri. The nearest other sight on our map is Laufáshnjúkur, a hike about 10 km away in a straight line.
How far is Ystuvíkurfjall from Reykjavík?
Ystuvíkurfjall is 405 km from Reykjavík by road, about 5 h 57 min by car.
How do I get to Ystuvíkurfjall?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Ystuvíkurfjall, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Akureyri.
How long does the Ystuvíkurfjall hike take?
The Ystuvíkurfjall route is 3.3 km long and takes about 1 h 40 min to walk. It is rated easy. The climb is 331 m. Walking times are estimates from the route's distance and climb, not a guarantee.
Does it cost anything to visit Ystuvíkurfjall?
We have not verified a fee for Ystuvíkurfjall. 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 Ystuvíkurfjall?
The nearest place to get in warm water is Forest Lagoon, about 15 minutes' drive from Ystuvíkurfjall. It is a premium venue, from ISK 4,500 per visit on a LifePass. Also within reach: World Class Skólastígur Akureyri & Pool (26 min).
Soak here afterwards
- Forest Lagoon15 min driveISK 4,500 per visit with LifePass
- World Class Skólastígur Akureyri & Pool26 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
Nearby sights
All sights →Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
Sources
Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. We have no licence-clean photograph of this place yet, so the image is a location map drawn from its coordinates on a public-domain outline of Iceland.
- OpenStreetMap (ODbL-1.0)
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