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Miðöxl

West Iceland, Iceland

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Miðöxl

West Iceland, Iceland

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Miðöxl is a mapped mountain peak in West Iceland. Nearest road is Route 62, 12 km away. Closest town is Patreksfjörður, 18 km away.

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Miðöxl is in West Iceland at 65.4362°N, 23.9302°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Off the main road: 11.8 km from Route 62
Nearest town: Patreksfjörður — 18.2 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 172 km in a straight line
What else is close: 43 mapped places within 20 km

Miðöxl weather and conditions

At Miðöxl in West Iceland, conditions as of 30 August 2026, 09:15 (Iceland time): 5°C (feels like 0°C), mostly clear, wind 7 m/s gusting to 10 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 51 m (sunrise 06:10, sunset 21:02). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 30 August 2026, 09:15· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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West Reykjavík South Coast North East Westfjords Reykjanes Highlands

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Cars & campers

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KEF airport pickup 24/74.8

SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

Cheapest real 4WD in the fleet — gravel, the Westfjords and easy summer F-roads without truck prices.

VW Caravelle

Whole family or friend group in one car — gear in the back, room to stretch.

TransmissionAutomatic

12,750 kr15,000 kr/day

Reserve −12%

Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

Sleep right by the trailhead, wake up at the falls — F-road ready from mid-June.

Tours near Miðöxl

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Small groups

Hiking

Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountain

IF THIS ONE SHOWS UNAVAILABLE, CHECK OUR OTHER DAY TOURS as we run one tour per day.

Duration6 hours 30 minutes

HighlightsWest Iceland

From Grundarfjörður Port: Private Snaefellsness Tour

Step away from busy destinations like the Golden Circle and the South Coast with the tour.

Duration8 hours

HighlightsWest Iceland

Grundarfjordur Port: Small Group Snaefellsnes Peninsula from Cruise Terminal

Join a small group shore excursion from Grundarfjordur Port and explore the landscapes of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula often call

Duration5 hours

HighlightsWest Iceland

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25.340 ISK

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How do I get to Miðöxl?

Miðöxl 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 Miðöxl 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 Miðöxl?

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 Miðöxl?

Elevation for Miðöxl is not recorded in the open datasets we use. Treat any figure you find online, including on this page, as approximate.

Nearby

km column = your drive

1Hæstaöxl< 1 km
2Neðstaöxl< 1 km
3Napi3 km
4Stórhæð6 km
5Grænafell7 km

Waterfalls

#1.Svuntufoss

13 km·~16 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

#2.Foss

26 km·~31 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

#3.Pennugil

38 km·~45 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

#4.Þingmannaá

41 km·~49 min drive

A waterfall in Iceland.

4 waterfalls near West Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Patreksfjörður

18 km·~22 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Vesturbyggð

22 km·~26 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Krosslaug

26 km·~31 min drive

Spring hot spring

#4.Reykjafjarðarlaug

30 km·~36 min drive

Geothermal spot

4 hot springs near West Iceland

Campsites

#1.Melanes, Rauðasandi

1.5 km·~2 min drive

The Melanes camping site is a new 2.5 acre site located down by the Raudasandur in…

#2.Patreksfjörður

17 km·~21 min drive

In Patreksfjordur the family can do various things together. The town stands between the…

#3.Tjaldsvæði á Patreksfirði

17 km·~21 min drive

Westfjords campsite. Remote location rewards those who make the journey. Dramatic…

#4.Tálknafjörður

22 km·~26 min drive

The camp site in Tálknafjörður is located in the center of the village, next to the…

4 campsites near West Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Albina

18 km·~21 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Fjölval

18 km·~22 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Kassinn

61 km·~73 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Kjörbúðin

65 km·~78 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near West Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Patreksfjörður

17 km·~21 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Tálknafjörður

22 km·~26 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Bíldudalur

32 km·~38 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#4.Flókalundur

38 km·~46 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near West Iceland

Tours

#1.Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountain

6 hours 30 minutes

IF THIS ONE SHOWS UNAVAILABLE, CHECK OUR OTHER DAY TOURS as we run one tour per day.

from 18.101 ISKView tour →

#2.From Grundarfjörður Port: Private Snaefellsness Tour

8 hours

Step away from busy destinations like the Golden Circle and the South Coast with the tour.

from 269.900 ISKView tour →

#3.Grundarfjordur Port: Small Group Snaefellsnes Peninsula from Cruise Terminal

5 hours

Join a small group shore excursion from Grundarfjordur Port and explore the landscapes of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula often call

from 25.340 ISKView tour →

3 tours near West Iceland

Data & sources

Everything on this page comes from the sources below. Live feeds refresh automatically.

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