Notable viewpoint · Western Region, Iceland
Klofningur
Klofningur is a viewpoint in Western Region, Iceland.
Klofningur: crowds and conditions
Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
Status options for this viewpoint: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.
Best time to visit Klofningur
Season: October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery.
Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.
Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.
Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.
How to reach Klofningur — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 65.21540, -22.43820. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Klofningur
- Súgandisey · beach · Western Region · ~25 km · Must-see
- Helgafell · viewpoint · Western Region · ~29 km · Must-see
- Guðrúnarlaug · fort · Western Region · ~37 km · Must-see
- Gerðuberg · viewpoint · Western Region · ~50 km · Must-see
- Hítarvatn · lake · Western Region · ~54 km · Must-see
- Grundarfoss Waterfall, Iceland · waterfall · Western Region · ~63 km · Must-see
- Kirkjufell · viewpoint · Western Region · ~64 km · Must-see
- Haukadalur · viewpoint · Western Region · ~65 km · Must-see
- Langavatn · lake · Western Region · ~71 km · Must-see
- Purkey · river spot · ~12 km
- Stóra-Öffersey · river spot · Western Region · ~12 km
- Fremri-Langey · river spot · ~13 km
- Litla-Öffersey · river spot · Western Region · ~14 km
- Grafarfjall · viewpoint · Western Region · ~14 km
- Hrappsey · river spot · Western Region · ~16 km
- Arney · river spot · Western Region · ~16 km
- Arnarfoss · waterfall · Western Region · ~18 km
- Öxney · river spot · Western Region · ~18 km
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Klofningur
- Helgafell · viewpoint · Western Region · ~29 km · Must-see
- Gerðuberg · viewpoint · Western Region · ~50 km · Must-see
- Kirkjufell · viewpoint · Western Region · ~64 km · Must-see
- Haukadalur · viewpoint · Western Region · ~65 km · Must-see
- Baula · viewpoint · Western Region · ~78 km · Must-see
- Rauðfeldsgjá · viewpoint · Western Region · ~92 km · Must-see
- Stapafell · viewpoint · Western Region · ~94 km · Must-see
- Snæfellsjökull · viewpoint · Western Region · ~97 km · Must-see
- Flókadalur · viewpoint · Western Region · ~103 km · Must-see
- Hafnarfjall · viewpoint · Western Region · ~105 km · Must-see
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Frequently asked
How is the weather and view today?
No visitor has reported the weather & road status for Klofningur yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Klofningur?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Klofningur?
Nearby: Súgandisey (beach, 25 km), Helgafell (viewpoint, 29 km), Guðrúnarlaug (fort, 37 km), Gerðuberg (viewpoint, 50 km), Hítarvatn (lake, 54 km), Grundarfoss Waterfall, Iceland (waterfall, 63 km).
Is Klofningur worth visiting?
Klofningur is listed as a notable viewpoint in Iceland on Spotwander.