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Mýrarfjall

Westfjords, Iceland597 m elevation

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Mýrarfjall

Westfjords, Iceland597 m elevation

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Mýrarfjall rises to 597 m in the Westfjords, Iceland — the 61st highest of the 189 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 61, 11 km away.

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Mýrarfjall is in the Westfjords, Iceland at 66.1367°N, 22.6351°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Elevation: 597 m above sea level
Off the main road: 10.6 km from Route 61
Nearest town: Súðavík — 19.1 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 224 km in a straight line
What else is close: 55 mapped places within 20 km

Mýrarfjall weather and conditions

At Mýrarfjall in Westfjords, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 02:15 (Iceland time): 4°C (feels like 0°C), light rain, wind 3 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 57 m (sunrise 06:02, sunset 21:00). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 1 September 2026, 02:15· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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Cars & campers

−12%exclusive discountFree cancellation

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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 Mýrarfjall

Free cancellation

Small groups

Iceland tour

Avoid the crowds

Book this tour and let us know what you'd love to see or do in the Westfjords—water sports included if you're up for it!

Bike and Kayak Combo

Combine our classic tours Calm Water Kayaking and Around the Walls to create a full day of activities.

BIRD CLIFFS & BEAUTIFUL BEACHES - biking

The tour starts at the Westfjords Adventures office in Patreksfjörður from where we will drive 60 km to the Látrabjarg cliffs.

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How do I get to Mýrarfjall?

Mýrarfjall is in Westfjords. 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 Mýrarfjall 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 Mýrarfjall?

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 Mýrarfjall?

Mýrarfjall is 597 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.

Nearby

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Waterfalls

#1.Möngufoss

2.7 km·~3 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

#2.Bunárfoss

27 km·~32 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

#3.Valagil

30 km·~35 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

#4.Bulafoss

31 km·~37 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

4 waterfalls near Westfjords

Hot Springs

#1.Natural hot pot near Strandabyggð

17 km·~21 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Súðavíkurhreppur

25 km·~30 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Ísafjörður

26 km·~31 min drive

Natural hot spring

#4.Gjörvidalslaug

26 km·~31 min drive

Hot spring in East Iceland. Natural geothermal bathing spot.

4 hot springs near Westfjords

Campsites

#1.Dalbær Snæfjallaströnd

4.9 km·~6 min drive

Camping near Dalbær Snæfjallaströnd

#2.Súðavík

19 km·~23 min drive

The Sudavik camping site was opened in 2005 and is located on the other site of a house…

#3.Tjaldsvæði Súðavíkur

20 km·~23 min drive

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

#4.Furufjörður

23 km·~28 min drive

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

4 campsites near Westfjords

Supermarkets

#1.Nettó

23 km·~28 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#2.SAM

26 km·~31 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Bónus

26 km·~31 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#4.Kjörbúðin

28 km·~33 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Westfjords

Gas stations

#1.Súðavík

20 km·~24 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#2.Ísafjörður

23 km·~28 min drive

N1 · 306.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Bolungarvík

28 km·~33 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#4.Flateyri

41 km·~49 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near Westfjords

Tours

#1.Avoid the crowds

6 hours

Book this tour and let us know what you'd love to see or do in the Westfjords—water sports included if you're up for it!

from 45.000 ISKView tour →

#2.Bike and Kayak Combo

7 hours

Combine our classic tours Calm Water Kayaking and Around the Walls to create a full day of activities.

from 27.900 ISKView tour →

#3.BIRD CLIFFS & BEAUTIFUL BEACHES - biking

9 hours

The tour starts at the Westfjords Adventures office in Patreksfjörður from where we will drive 60 km to the Látrabjarg cliffs.

from 36.800 ISKView tour →

3 tours near Westfjords

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