Miðfell
Miðfell is a mountain in Hornafjörður, East Iceland and has an elevation of 703 metres. Miðfell is situated nearby to the locality Hoffellsjökull.Places of Interest
Highlights include Hoffell.
Hoffell
Farm
Hoffell is an area and a farmland in southeast Iceland. It is characterised by a large outlet glacier, Hoffellsjökull, and gabbro rock, which originally formed deep in the Earth's crust but is now visible due to uplift of the area and glacial erosion. Hoffell is situated 4 km south of Miðfell.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Hoffellsjökull.
Hoffellsjökull
Locality
Hoffellsjökull is an outlet glacier which flows from the ice cap of Vatnajökull. It is located in the municipality of Hornafjörður, southeast Iceland. Hoffellsjökull takes its name from Hoffell; a mountainous area and a farmland. Hoffellsjökull is situated 4½ km west of Miðfell.
Miðfell
- Type: Mountain with an elevation of 703 metres
- Also known as: “Midfell”
- Category: landform
- Location: Hornafjörður, East Iceland, Iceland, Nordic countries, Europe
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
64.43162° or 64° 25′ 54″ north
Longitude
-15.34801° or 15° 20′ 53″ west
Elevation
703 metres (2,306 feet)
Open location code
9CP6CMJ2+JQ
GeoNames ID
This page is based on GeoNames, Wikidata, and Wikimedia Commons.
We’d love your help improving our open data sources. Thank you for contributing.
Satellite Map
Discover Miðfell from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
Places with the Same Name
Discover other places named “Miðfell”.
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Höfn and Heinabergssandur.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Hoffellstindar and Hoffellsfjall.
East Iceland: Must-Visit Destinations
Delve into Vatnajökull National Park, Egilsstaðir, Seyðisfjörður, and Höfn.
Curious Places to Discover
Uncover intriguing places from every corner of the globe.