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Map of Maelifellshnjukur
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65.3833°N, 19.4001°W · North Iceland
Plan your visit
Getting there- Road 756 (Efribyggð-Vesturheiði)
Off the main road- 12.4 km from Route 1
Nearest town- Varmahlíð — 18.9 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 183 km in a straight line
What else is close- 75 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Maelifellshnjukur
Family Rafting (West)from 21.990 ISK · 3 h 30 min
Extreme River Raftingfrom 33.000 ISK · 4 h 30 min
Kayak tripfrom 14.900 ISK · 2 h 15 min
Family River raftingfrom 22.000 ISK · 3 h
Ride & Raftfrom 35.400 ISK · 8 h
Give me 5from 31.000 ISK · 3 h
The Viking-Ride- All in Onefrom 15.000 ISK · 1 h 30 min
River Deltafrom 28.000 ISK · 3 h
Lake Mývatn & Northern Ligths - Winter Combofrom 35.840 ISK · 3 days
Northern Lights 4x4 Tour from Akureyrifrom 34.799 ISK · 2 h 30 min
Lake Mývatn & Snowmobile Tour from Akureyrifrom 59.900 ISK · 9 h
Goðafoss and the Forest Lagoonfrom 26.400 ISK · 4 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionMaelifellshnjukur weather and conditions
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3°Cclear · feels -5°C12 m/sgusts 189 h 36 mdaylight · 08:15 – 17:51
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In season now · Winter in IcelandNorthern Lights 4x4 Tour from Akureyrifrom 34.799 ISK · 2 h 30 minAll 1,648 tours
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Maelifellshnjukur Spring Early Summer Winter Trail8 km - 2
Eggjarnar Tunguhlid Stapi8 km - 3
Irafell Ad Grimsstodum11 km - 4
Skagafjordur Bolugil Waterfalls And Canyon12 km - 5
Bolugil12 km
Waterfalls
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Fuel
- 1
Varmahlíð19 km · 308.7 kr/L - 2
Sauðárkrókur41 km · 310.9 kr/L - 3Sauðárkrókur Borgarflöt41 km · 308.7 kr/L
Supermarkets
Tours
(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafossfrom 25.300 ISK · 6 hours 30 minutes
(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyrifrom 25.900 ISK · 6 hours 
Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyrifrom 166.750 ISK · 5 hours
Frequently
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How long is the Maelifellshnjukur hike?
The Maelifellshnjukur trail is about 7.2 km based on its recorded GPS track. Times vary with pace, weather and how much you stop — plan conservatively and turn back early if conditions change.
How do I get to the Maelifellshnjukur trailhead?
Maelifellshnjukur is in North Iceland. Use the map on this page for the trailhead coordinates and check live road conditions before you drive — some trailheads sit on gravel or F-roads that need a 4×4 and only open in summer.
Is Maelifellshnjukur safe to hike alone?
Maelifellshnjukur sits 19 km from Varmahlíð, and 12 km from Route 1. The uploader rated it moderate and it climbs about 692 m. Iceland trails are often unmarked and weather turns quickly. Tell someone your plan (or file one at safetravel.is), carry a charged phone and layers, check the forecast, and turn back if fog, wind or rising rivers set in. Don’t rely on phone signal.
When is the best time to hike Maelifellshnjukur?
Maelifellshnjukur climbs about 692 m, so snow lingers on it later than on lowland trails. Most Icelandic hiking is a June–September activity, when trails are snow-free and daylight is long. Highland routes open later and close earlier; check road and trail status before committing.
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PhotographyHero & gallery photography · northwesticeland / Wikiloc
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VegagerðinVisitor access & practical facts
VegagerðinLive road status & cameras · Icelandic Road Administration
Open-MeteoWeather forecast · CC BY 4.0
NOAA SWPCAurora (planetary Kp) forecast · public domain
OpenStreetMapInteractive-map data · ODbL
Esri, Maxar & Earthstar GeographicsSatellite imagery for the 3D terrain render · GIS User Community
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