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Ljárkógafjall rises to 283 m in West Iceland — the 342nd highest of the 385 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 59, 7.7 km away.
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65.2538°N, 21.5527°W · West Iceland
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Elevation
- 283 m above sea level
Off the main road
- 7.7 km from Route 59
Nearest town
- Búðardalur — 19.1 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
- 125 km in a straight line
What else is close
- 52 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Ljárkógafjall
Experience the Settlement Period Farm of Eirik the Red and Leif Eirikssonfrom 2.900 ISK · 1 h
3 Hour Djúpuvík Adventure - ATVfrom 39.000 ISK · 3 h 30 min
1 Hour Drangsnes Adventure - ATVfrom 18.000 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Stykkishólmur - Flateyfrom 4.320 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Stykkishólmur - Flatey - Brjánslækurfrom 6.300 ISK · 2 h 30 min
Cave Explorerfrom 9.000 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Krauma nature baths - Admission feefrom 7.900 ISK · 1 h
Flatey - Stykkishólmurfrom 4.320 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Flatey - Brjánslækurfrom 3.560 ISK · 1 hLjárkógafjall weather and conditions
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3°Covercast · feels -3°C8 m/swind9 h 44 mdaylight · 08:20 – 18:04
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In season now · Winter in IcelandInto The Glacier - From Húsafellfrom 27.900 ISK · 4 hAll 1,648 tours
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Nearby
km column = your drive
- 1Sandfell8 km
- 2Hjarðarfell9 km
- 3Ásgarðsfjall9 km
- 4Miðfjallsmúli10 km
- 5Gaflfell11 km
Hot springs
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Fuel
- 1
Búðardalur19 km · 310.9 kr/L - 2
Staðarskáli25 km · 310.9 kr/L - 3
Laugarbakki32 km · 279.8 kr/L
Supermarkets
- 1Krambúð19 km
- 2Kaupfélag Vestur-Húnvetninga32 km
- 3Kaupfélag Steingrímsfjarðar49 km
Tours
Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountainfrom 17.656 ISK · 6 hours 30 minutes
From Grundarfjörður Port: Private Snaefellsness Tourfrom 269.900 ISK · 8 hours
Grundarfjörður Cruise Tour: Snæfellsnes Peninsula from the portfrom 24.500 ISK · 5 hours 30 minutes
Frequently
asked
questions
How do I get to Ljárkógafjall?
Ljárkógafjall is in West Iceland. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive — highland trailheads often need a 4×4, and some access roads only open in summer.
Can I hike Ljárkógafjall without a guide?
It depends on the route and conditions. Lower Icelandic peaks are hikeable in summer with proper boots, layers and a forecast check, but weather turns fast even in July. Tell someone your route and register plans on safetravel.is.
When is the best time to hike Ljárkógafjall?
June to September, when snow has cleared from the trails and daylight is long. Winter ascents are serious mountaineering. Always check the forecast on vedur.is before you set out.
How tall is Ljárkógafjall?
Ljárkógafjall is 283 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.
Data & sources
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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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