Kirkjufell (463 m a.s.l., Island)

About peak Kirkjufell

Island

Vrchol Kirkjufell was added here by Martin Matějka.

The mountain was formed during the glaciation period as a nunatak, giving it a characteristic shape resembling a roof with steep walls, rising directly from the sea coast. In the Middle Ages, it was known as Sukkurtoppen (sugar cone), and the current name Kirkjufell means Church Mountain. At the foot of the mountain lies the Kirkjufellfoss waterfall. Due to its uniqueness, it is an important landmark and one of the most photographed locations in Iceland.

Chalet/accommodation

There is no chalet on the peak.

Stroller access

Peak is not stroller accessible.

Views

There are views from the peak.

Cable car

There is no cable car to this peak.

Equipment

The trail is secured with ropes in difficult sections

Accessibility

Peak is freely accessible.