Mælifell
Mælifell is a volcano located in Southern Iceland. Mælifell stands 200 meters above its surroundings and it is a composite cone volcano formed by volcanic eruptions underneath the Myrdalsjökull glacier.Photo: PeterRYV, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Type: Peak with an elevation of 568 metres
- Description: mountain in Rangárþing ytra, Suðurland, Iceland
- Also known as: “Maelifell”
Mælifell
- Categories: volcano, mountain, and landform
- Location: Skaftárhreppur, South Iceland, Iceland, Nordic countries, Europe
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
63.79957° or 63° 47′ 59″ northLongitude
-18.93858° or 18° 56′ 19″ westElevation
568 metres (1,864 feet)Open location code
9CM3Q3X6+RHOpenStreetMap ID
node 4215965718OpenStreetMap feature
natural=peak
This page is based on OpenStreetMap, GeoNames, Wikidata, Wikimedia Commons, and Wikipedia.
We’d love your help improving our open data sources. Thank you for contributing.
Satellite Map
Discover Mælifell from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
In Other Languages
From Asturian to Swedish—“Mælifell” goes by many names.
Places with the Same Name
Discover other places named “Mælifell”.
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Green Backbone and Skaftártunga.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Háalda and Strútur.
South Iceland: Must-Visit Destinations
Delve into Þingvellir National Park, Vestmannaeyjar, Selfoss, and Hveragerði.
Curious Hills to Discover
Uncover intriguing hills from every corner of the globe.