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63.7997°N, 18.9383°W · South Coast
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Elevation- 791 m above sea level
Off the main road- 29.9 km from Route 1
Nearest town- Vík í Mýrdal — 42.4 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 152 km in a straight line
What else is close- 153 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Maelifell
Highlands Hiking: Small Group Landmannalaugar Hike & Hot Springs - Without transferfrom 16.500 ISK · 5 h
Bus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavikfrom 12.220 ISK · 4 h
Solheimajokull Glacier Guided Hiking Small Group Tourfrom 12.299 ISK · 3 h
Glacier Hiking Tour - Icelandic Local Guidefrom 38.900 ISK · 10 h
The Zip Line + Glacier Hike Adventurefrom 45.000 ISK · 4 h
Glacier Hike & Horse Riding in South Icelandfrom 25.990 ISK · 6 h
Glacier Hike | Micro group (6 max) | Sólheimajökull | Víkfrom 30.000 ISK · 4 h
Glacier Hike Experience on Sólheimajökull. Meet on locationfrom 16.990 ISK · 3 h 30 min
Caminata Glaciar en Sólheimajökull. Encuentro en el sitio (Solo en Español)from 16.990 ISK · 3 h 30 min
Solheimajokull Ice Climbing & Glacier Hikefrom 31.381 ISK · 4 h
Early Bird Ice Cavefrom 25.000 ISK · 3 h 30 min
Laugarás Lagoon Birki - Premium Lagoonfrom 9.900 ISK · 2 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionMaelifell weather and conditions
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1°Covercast · feels -4°C6 m/sgusts 119 h 53 mdaylight · 08:05 – 17:58
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In season now · Winter in IcelandSolheimajokull Ice Climbing & Glacier Hikefrom 31.381 ISK · 4 hAll 1,648 tours
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Nearby
km column = your drive
- 1
Torfajökull11 km - 2
Katla20 km - 3
Bláhnjúkur21 km - 4
Brennisteinsalda23 km - 5
Stútur24 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
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Fuel
- 1
Vík í Mýrdal43 km · 309.9 kr/L - 2Kirkjubæjarklaustur44 km · 310.9 kr/L
- 3
Hrauneyjar47 km · 315.8 kr/L
Supermarkets
Tours
Adrenaline Combo: Off-Road Buggy & Mega Zipline Experiencefrom 29.300 ISK · 3 hours 
Buggy Adventure in Þórsmörkfrom 89.990 ISK · 5 hours - Bus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavikfrom 12.220 ISK · 4 hours
Frequently
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Is it safe to visit Maelifell?
Maelifell is not currently erupting, and the surrounding area is generally safe to visit on marked trails. Volcanic and geothermal ground can still be unstable or hide gas — stay on the path, and check safetravel.is for any local closures before you drive.
How do I get to Maelifell?
Maelifell is in South Coast. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive — highland access often needs a 4×4 and some routes only open in summer.
Can I hike Maelifell?
It depends on the volcano and current activity. Some Icelandic cones have short marked trails to the rim; others sit under glaciers or in closed areas and cannot be climbed without a guide. Never approach an active eruption unless the official viewing area is open — conditions change fast.
What should I know about volcanic gas near Maelifell?
Volcanic and geothermal areas can release sulphur dioxide and hydrogen sulphide, which are toxic in high concentrations and collect in low-lying spots. Stay on marked paths, leave immediately if you smell strong sulphur or feel unwell, and check the Met Office gas forecasts during any eruption.
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Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · PeterRYV · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
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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