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Mávabyggðir rises to 1,439 m on Iceland's South Coast — the 16th highest of the 340 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 1, 20 km away.
Map of Mávabyggðir
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64.1559°N, 16.6174°W · South Coast
Plan your visit
Elevation- 1,439 m above sea level
Off the main road- 20 km from Route 1
Nearest town- Höfn — 68.6 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 258 km in a straight line
What else is close- 69 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Mávabyggðir
Glacier Kayaking Icelandfrom 17.500 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Vatnajökull Premium Ice Cave Tourfrom 25.900 ISK · 3 h 30 min
Fjallsárlón - Iceberg boat tourfrom 11.300 ISK · 45 min
Ice Climbing Captured in Skaftafellfrom 32.500 ISK · 4 h
Kayaking at The Glacier Lagoonfrom 18.500 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Full Day on Vatnajökull Adventurous Glacier Exploration Hikefrom 49.900 ISK · 7 h
Ice Cave & Glacier Exploration Tourfrom 33.500 ISK · 6 h
Ice Cave Tourfrom 23.500 ISK · 2 h 30 min
Skaftafell Blue Ice Cave and Glacier Walk Tourfrom 19.999 ISK · 3 h
Solheimajokull Ice Climbing & Glacier Hikefrom 31.381 ISK · 4 h
Early Bird Ice Cavefrom 25.000 ISK · 3 h 30 min
Laugarás Lagoon Birki - Premium Lagoonfrom 9.900 ISK · 2 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionMávabyggðir weather and conditions
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-4°Csnow · feels -15°C17 m/sgusts 229 h 51 mdaylight · 07:56 – 17:47
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In season now · Winter in IcelandSolheimajokull Ice Climbing & Glacier Hikefrom 31.381 ISK · 4 hAll 1,648 tours
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Nearby
km column = your drive
- 1
Þuríðartindur8 km - 2Saumhögg10 km
- 3Heljargnípa10 km
- 4
Káratindur11 km - 5Múlaegg12 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Guðlaug42 km
- 2Hoffell Hot Tubs66 km
- 3Geothermal hot spring near Hornafjörður67 km
Fuel
Supermarkets
Tours
Adrenaline Combo: Off-Road Buggy & Mega Zipline Experiencefrom 29.300 ISK · 3 hours 
Buggy Adventure in Þórsmörkfrom 89.990 ISK · 5 hours 
Bus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavikfrom 12.220 ISK · 4 hours
Frequently
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questions
How do I get to Mávabyggðir?
Mávabyggðir is in South Coast. 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 Mávabyggðir without a guide?
Mávabyggðir is a high summit (1,439 m) — routes at this altitude often cross glacier or exposed terrain and should be done with a certified guide, rope and crampons. Do not attempt it solo, and check safetravel.is first.
When is the best time to hike Mávabyggðir?
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 Mávabyggðir?
Mávabyggðir is 1,439 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.
Data & sources
Everything on this page comes from the sources below. Live feeds refresh automatically.
Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Ira Goldstein · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
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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