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Mælifell rises to 483 m in East Iceland — the 300th highest of the 371 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 1, 0.6 km away.
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64.4724°N, 14.5103°W · East Iceland
Plan your visit
Elevation- 483 m above sea level
Getting there- Road 1 (Hvalnes-Þvottá)
Off the main road- 0.6 km from Route 1
Nearest town- Djúpivogur — 23.4 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 360 km in a straight line
What else is close- 79 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Mælifell
Valleys and Waterfallsfrom 42.000 ISK · 5 h
Djúpivogur: Jökulsárlón & Diamond Beach Cruise Tourfrom 29.550 ISK · 6 h 30 min
Northern Lights Chase from Glacier Lagoonfrom 25.000 ISK · 5 h
Glaciers of Höfn - Where ice shapes lifefrom 2.990 ISK · 1 h
Mindfulness Yoga hike in Breiðdalsvíkfrom 8.700 ISK · 2 h
Mt. Kistufell - Super Jeep tourfrom 36.500 ISK · 4 h
Streiti Coastlinefrom 17.500 ISK · 2 h 30 min
Wild Reindeer Experiencefrom 36.500 ISK · 4 h
Half-day Canyoning under Vatnajökullfrom 34.900 ISK · 5 h
Skaftafell 5-Hours Adventure Glacier Hikefrom 20.775 ISK · 5 h
Skaftafell Blue Ice Cave and Glacier Walk Tourfrom 19.999 ISK · 3 hNorthern Lights Chase from Glacier Lagoonfrom 25.000 ISK · 5 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionMælifell weather and conditions
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In season now · Winter in IcelandSkaftafell 5-Hours Adventure Glacier Hikefrom 20.775 ISK · 5 hAll 1,648 tours
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- 1Seltindur2 km
- 2
Snjótindur3 km - 3
Krossanesfjall3 km - 4Geithamarstindur6 km
- 5Rjúpnadalsfjall7 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Djúpavogskörin22 km
- 2Natural hot pot near Múlaþing23 km
- 3Geothermal hot spring near Hornafjörður41 km
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Tours
Abandoned Fjords Super Jeep Tourfrom 42.000 ISK · 5 hours 
Blue Ice Discoveryfrom 24.900 ISK · 4 hours 
Breidamerkurjökull Glacier Hikefrom 15.377 ISK · 3 hours
Frequently
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How do I get to Mælifell?
Mælifell is in East 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 Mælifell 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 Mælifell?
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 Mælifell?
Mælifell is 483 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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