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Mynnisfjallgarður

North Iceland, Iceland834 m elevation

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Mynnisfjallgarður

North Iceland, Iceland834 m elevation

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Mynnisfjallgarður rises to 834 m in North Iceland — the 296th highest of the 685 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 1, 26 km away.

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Mynnisfjallgarður is in North Iceland at 65.1922°N, 15.8197°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Elevation: 834 m above sea level
Off the main road: 26 km from Route 1
Nearest town: Fellabær — 65.7 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 313 km in a straight line
What else is close: 45 mapped places within 20 km

Mynnisfjallgarður weather and conditions

At Mynnisfjallgarður in North Iceland, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 01:30 (Iceland time): 0°C (feels like -3°C), partly cloudy, wind 2 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 49 m (sunrise 05:39, sunset 20:28). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 1 September 2026, 01:30· 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

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 Mynnisfjallgarður

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 Mynnisfjallgarður?

Mynnisfjallgarður 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 Mynnisfjallgarður 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 Mynnisfjallgarður?

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 Mynnisfjallgarður?

Mynnisfjallgarður is 834 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.

Nearby

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Waterfalls

#1.Gljúfrasmiður

18 km·~22 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#2.Stuðlafoss

26 km·~31 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#3.Hverfandi

27 km·~32 min drive

A waterfall in East Iceland.

#4.Sauðárfoss

30 km·~36 min drive

A waterfall in East Iceland.

4 waterfalls near North Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Laugarvallalaug

21 km·~25 min drive

Water hot spring

#2.Hveragil

26 km·~32 min drive

Geothermal spot

#3.Natural hot pot near Múlaþing

36 km·~43 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#4.Laugarfell Hot Pots

41 km·~49 min drive

Geothermal spot

4 hot springs near North Iceland

Campsites

#1.Herðubreiðarlindir

19 km·~23 min drive

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

#2.Tjaldstæðið á Möðrudal

20 km·~24 min drive

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

#3.Möðrudalur á Fjöllum – Fjalladýrð

20 km·~25 min drive

Well equipped and peaceful camp site by a farm that is the only farm in this altitude in…

#4.Stuðlagil Canyon Camping

24 km·~29 min drive

There is space for up to 100 people, toilet, shower, area for washing dishes. If guest…

4 campsites near North Iceland

F-Roads

#1.F899 Flateyjardalsvegur

23 km·~27 min drive

Northern highland road to a lonely beach

1 f-roads near North Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Nettó

66 km·~80 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#2.Bónus

66 km·~80 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#3.Krambúð

71 km·~85 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#4.Krónan

77 km·~92 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near North Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Möðrudalur

28 km·~33 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#2.Skjöldólfsstaðir

35 km·~42 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#3.Hallormsstaður

51 km·~62 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#4.Fellabær

66 km·~79 min drive

ÓB · 308.6 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