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Múlagljúfur

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Múlagljúfur

South Coast, IcelandStay behind rim edges

About

Múlagljúfur is a mossy canyon cut into the slopes above the Fagurhólsmýri plain, between Skaftafell and Jökulsárlón, with a thin waterfall — Hangandifoss — dropping into it from the rim. There is no marked path and no official turnaround, and it shows: the eleven recorded walks we hold run from 1.8 km to 6.6 km, with anything between no climbing at all and 482 metres of it. The middle of that range is about 5 km and 320 metres of ascent. How far you go up this canyon is a decision you make on the day, not one the path makes for you.

Map of Múlagljúfur

Múlagljúfur is on Iceland's South Coast at 63.9892°N, 16.4694°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Plan your visit

Off the main road
3 km from Route 1
Nearest town
Höfn — 67.4 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
267 km in a straight line
What else is close
113 mapped places within 20 km

Múlagljúfur weather and conditions

At Múlagljúfur in South Coast, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 06:15 (Iceland time): 4°C (feels like -1°C), clear, wind 4 m/s gusting to 8 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 40 m (sunrise 05:46, sunset 20:26). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

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How do I get to Múlagljúfur?
Múlagljúfur is located in South Coast. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive — some highland canyons are reached by F-road and need a 4×4, and those routes only open in summer.
Is Múlagljúfur safe to visit?
Treat every canyon rim as loose and undercut. Stay on any marked path, keep well back from unmarked edges, and remember that rock gets slippery when wet. Iceland's weather changes fast — canyon conditions can differ from the surrounding area.
Do I need a guide for Múlagljúfur?
No — Múlagljúfur can be visited on your own. The care is in staying on the trail and away from the edge, not in needing a guide. Never climb down into a gorge that has no marked route.
When is the best time to visit Múlagljúfur?
Summer gives the clearest access, especially if the road in is a gravel or F-road that closes for winter. Check live road status before you drive, and bring layers — it can be several degrees colder and windier inside a canyon.

Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Hvítárgljúfur51 km
  2. 2Fjaðrárgljúfur87 km
  3. 3Eldgjá104 km
  4. 4Sveinsgil123 km
  5. 5Raufargil132 km

Hot Springs

#1.Guðlaug
53 km·~64 min drive

New seaside hot pot on Langisandur beach in Akranes. Ocean views.

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Höfn
68 km·~82 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Hornafjörður
71 km·~85 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#4.Hoffell Hot Tubs
71 km·~85 min drive

Hot tubs with Vatnajökull glacier views near Höfn. Run by local farm.

4 hot springs near South Coast

Campsites

#1.Svinafell
19 km·~22 min drive

Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Facilities…

#2.Ferðaþjónustan Svínafelli
19 km·~23 min drive

We are located in Öræfi, just underneath the highest peak of Iceland.

#3.Skaftafell
25 km·~29 min drive

The camp site is spacious with trees as shelter. The camp site is divided into several…

#4.Campsite Reception
25 km·~30 min drive

Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Iceland's…

4 campsites near South Coast

Supermarkets

#1.Nettó
68 km·~81 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#2.Gvendarkjör
80 km·~96 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Kjörbúðin
129 km·~154 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Krónan
140 km·~168 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near South Coast

Gas stations

#1.Fagurhólsmýri
15 km·~18 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Freysnes
21 km·~25 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#3.Höfn
68 km·~82 min drive

Olís · 310.8 kr/L petrol

#4.Nesjar
70 km·~84 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near South Coast

Tours

#1.Adrenaline Combo: Off-Road Buggy & Mega Zipline Experience
3 hours

The Buggy Iceland and Mega Zipline Combo Tour offers an exhilarating adventure for thrill-seekers exploring Iceland.

from 29.300 ISKView tour →
#2.Buggy Adventure-Þórsmörk
5 hours

"Þórsmörk has a spot in every Icelander's heart.

from 89.990 ISKView tour →
#3.Bus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavik
4 hours

Our transfer service offers a comfortable and safe way to travel from the heart of Iceland's highlands, Landmannalaugar, to the…

from 12.220 ISKView tour →
3 tours near South Coast

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