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Möðruvallafjall

North Iceland, Iceland995 m elevation

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Möðruvallafjall

North Iceland, Iceland995 m elevation

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Möðruvallafjall rises to 995 m in North Iceland — the 190th highest of the 685 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 1, 24 km away.

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Möðruvallafjall is in North Iceland at 65.4402°N, 18.0969°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Elevation: 995 m above sea level
Off the main road: 24.3 km from Route 1
Nearest town: Hrafnagil — 16 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 232 km in a straight line
What else is close: 81 mapped places within 20 km

Möðruvallafjall weather and conditions

At Möðruvallafjall in North Iceland, conditions as of 27 August 2026, 17:15 (Iceland time): 1°C (feels like -2°C), light drizzle, wind 2 m/s, 0.1 mm precipitation in the last hour. Daylight today: 14 h 51 m (sunrise 05:47, sunset 20:38). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 27 August 2026, 17:15· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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Cars & campers

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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

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Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

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

Tours near Möðruvallafjall

Free cancellation

Small groups

Sightseeing

(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss

Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area are an absolute must if you're exploring the North!

Duration6 hours 30 minutes

HighlightsNorth Iceland

(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri

Discover the wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide.

Duration6 hours

HighlightsNorth Iceland

Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyri

The freedom of covering all kinds of terrain on a snowmobile is something everyone should experience.

Duration5 hours

HighlightsNorth Iceland

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How do I get to Möðruvallafjall?

Möðruvallafjall 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 Möðruvallafjall 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 Möðruvallafjall?

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 Möðruvallafjall?

Möðruvallafjall is 995 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.

Nearby

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Waterfalls

#1.Háaleitisfoss

33 km·~39 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#2.Aldeyjarfoss

36 km·~43 min drive

The Aldeyjarfoss waterfall is situated in the Highlands of Iceland at the northern part…

#3.Ingvararfoss

37 km·~44 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#4.Hrafnabjargafoss

37 km·~44 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

4 waterfalls near North Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Eyjafjarðarsveit

15 km·~18 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#2.Natural hot pot near Eyjafjarðarsveit

15 km·~18 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#3.Sæberg Hot Pot

21 km·~26 min drive

Geothermal spot

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Þingeyjarsveit

24 km·~29 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

4 hot springs near North Iceland

Campsites

#1.Tjaldsvæði Eyjafjarðarsveitar

15 km·~18 min drive

North Iceland camping option. Less crowded than the south, with dramatic landscapes and…

#2.Eyjafjarðarsveit

15 km·~18 min drive

The camp site at Eyjafjarðarsveit is located in the fjord Eyjafjörður. The facilities are…

#3.Hamrar

23 km·~28 min drive

The camp site Hamrar by Akureyri is an excellent camp site with great facilities and…

#4.Engimýri

25 km·~30 min drive

Motorhome and caravan site, with electric connections, water, and wc tank emtying…

4 campsites near North Iceland

F-Roads

#1.F839 Leirdalsheiðarvegur

6.6 km·~8 min drive

Valley drive ending at the sea

#2.F821 Eyjafjarðarleið

21 km·~25 min drive

Climb from sea level to 926m

2 f-roads near North Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Bónus

25 km·~31 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#2.Fisk Kompaní

25 km·~31 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Krambúð

26 km·~32 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#4.Nettó

26 km·~32 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near North Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Kjarnagata

25 km·~31 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#2.Akureyri Leiruvegur

26 km·~31 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Mýrarvegur

27 km·~32 min drive

Orkan · 279.7 kr/L petrol

#4.Akureyri BSO

27 km·~32 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near North Iceland

Tours

#1.(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss

6 hours 30 minutes

Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area are an absolute must if you're exploring the North!

from 25.300 ISKView tour →

#2.(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri

6 hours

Discover the wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide.

from 25.900 ISKView tour →

#3.Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyri

5 hours

The freedom of covering all kinds of terrain on a snowmobile is something everyone should experience.

from 166.750 ISKView tour →

3 tours near North Iceland

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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