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Viðarmúli rises to 436 m in West Iceland — the 251st highest of the 385 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 68, 8.5 km away.
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65.3681°N, 21.4017°W · West Iceland
Plan your visit
Elevation- 436 m above sea level
Off the main road- 8.5 km from Route 68
Nearest town- Hvammstangi — 21.5 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 138 km in a straight line
What else is close- 49 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Viðarmúli
Experience the Settlement Period Farm of Eirik the Red and Leif Eirikssonfrom 2.900 ISK · 1 h
3 Hour Djúpuvík Adventure - ATVfrom 39.000 ISK · 3 h 30 min
1 Hour Drangsnes Adventure - ATVfrom 18.000 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Stykkishólmur - Flateyfrom 4.320 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Stykkishólmur - Flatey - Brjánslækurfrom 6.300 ISK · 2 h 30 min
Flatey - Stykkishólmurfrom 4.320 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Cave Explorerfrom 9.000 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Flatey - Brjánslækurfrom 3.560 ISK · 1 h
Krauma nature baths - Admission feefrom 7.900 ISK · 1 h
Into The Glacier - From Húsafellfrom 27.900 ISK · 4 h
Snowmobile on Langjökull Glacier - Meet us in Husafellfrom 33.490 ISK · 2 h
Golden Circle and Laugarás Lagoon Lerki Admissionfrom 23.039 ISK · 9 h 30 minAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionViðarmúli weather and conditions
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1°Cmostly clear · feels -6°C11 m/sgusts 149 h 43 mdaylight · 08:19 – 18:03
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In season now · Winter in IcelandInto The Glacier - From Húsafellfrom 27.900 ISK · 4 hAll 1,648 tours
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- 1Langafell4 km
- 2Rjúnafell4 km
- 3Hjarðarfell6 km
- 4Hrútafell7 km
- 5Nóntindur8 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Natural hot pot near Húnaþing vestra18 km
- 2Geothermal hot spring near Húnaþing vestra18 km
- 3
Gvendarlaug19 km
Fuel
- 1Hvammstangi22 km · 308.6 kr/L
- 2
Laugarbakki24 km · 279.8 kr/L - 3
Staðarskáli29 km · 310.9 kr/L
Supermarkets
- 1Kaupfélag Vestur-Húnvetninga21 km
- 2Krambúð33 km
- 3Kaupfélag Steingrímsfjarðar36 km
Tours
Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountainfrom 17.656 ISK · 6 hours 30 minutes
From Grundarfjörður Port: Private Snaefellsness Tourfrom 269.900 ISK · 8 hours 
Grundarfjörður Cruise Tour: Snæfellsnes Peninsula from the portfrom 24.500 ISK · 5 hours 30 minutes
Frequently
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How do I get to Viðarmúli?
Viðarmúli 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 Viðarmúli 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 Viðarmúli?
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 Viðarmúli?
Viðarmúli is 436 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.
Data & sources
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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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