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65.6986°N, 15.3556°W · North Iceland
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Elevation- 845 m above sea level
Off the main road- 8.9 km from Route 85
Nearest town- Vopnafjörður — 25 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 355 km in a straight line
What else is close- 24 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Mælifell
Wonders of the Wilderness - Summerfrom 61.000 ISK · 10 h
Relax - The essential Vök Baths experiencefrom 7.690 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Earth Exclusive - Earth lagoon Myvatnfrom 52.000 ISK · 4 h
Earth Essential - Earth Lagoon Mývatnfrom 7.900 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Earth Signature - Earth Lagoon Mývatnfrom 9.900 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Snowshoeing in Krafla volcanic areafrom 18.900 ISK · 3 h
Lake Myvatn and Dettifoss Waterfall (from Lake Myvatn)from 39.900 ISK · 6 h
Askja & Herðubreið Super Jeep Tourfrom 59.900 ISK · 12 h
Lofthellir Ice-Cave Exploration - Super Jeep Tourfrom 49.900 ISK · 4 h 30 min
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 regionMælifell weather and conditions
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-1°Cclear · feels -9°C9 m/sgusts 129 h 41 mdaylight · 07:56 – 17:37
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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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−12%exclusive discountFree cancellation
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- 1Kistufell7 km
- 2Kollufell7 km
- 3Hrútafjöll9 km
- 4Vegafjall10 km
- 5Urðarfjall10 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Geothermal hot spring near Vopnafjarðarhreppur23 km
- 2Natural hot pot near Múlaþing44 km
- 3Geothermal hot spring near Langanesbyggð45 km
Fuel
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Vopnafjörður25 km · 310.9 kr/L - 2Möðrudalur39 km · 308.6 kr/L
- 3Skjöldólfsstaðir44 km · 308.6 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 do I get to Mælifell?
Mælifell is in North 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 845 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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