Malarrif Lighthouse – Lóndrangar Rock Formations loop from Londrangar - Parking

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Malarrif Lighthouse – Lóndrangar Rock Formations loop from Londrangar - Parking

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Malarrif Lighthouse – Lóndrangar Rock Formations loop from Londrangar - Parking

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4.34km

30m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 9, 2026

Tips

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Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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322 m

View of the Lóndrangar rock formations

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You don't find solitude here, but there are many tourists. But the view of the rock formation is spectacular

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382 m

Lóndrangar Viewpoint

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The rock formation looks like a fortress, but may be the remains of a crater. It is the habitat of a large bird colony.

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1.98 km

Children's Coastal Museum, Snæfellsjökull National Park

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A small museum made by children with finds from the coast. Admission is free.

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2.15 km

Malarrif Lighthouse

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Proud 24 m high is the stone, white lighthouse Malarrif at Londrangar, on the southwestern tip of the peninsula Snaefellsness. It has been in operation since 1946, after which there …

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2.70 km

Adventure Playground in Snæfellsjökull National Park

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A very attractive adventure playground has been created here ... not only for little people

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3.32 km

Lóndrangar Rock Formations

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On the south coast of the Snæfellsnes Peninsula are two natural volcanic vents, the Lóndrangar. In the vernacular, the high chimney is called the "Christian pillar" and the smaller "pagan …

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3.86 km

Thufubjarg Cliffs and Londrangar Sea Stacks

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Lóndrangar consists of two stone columns that rise from the sea on the south side of the peninsula. The largest is 75 m high, the smallest 61 m. They are …

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4.34 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.89 km

442 m

Surfaces

3.81 km

400 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Sunday 11 October

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Comments

June 17, 2022,Londrangar nach Malarrif

Very nice hiking trail, but definitely wear sturdy shoes!

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July 7, 2024,Wandern zum westlichsten Punkt Islands 🇮🇸

The first mini hike today took us along the coast to the "elf library"📚 - two striking rocks (Londrangar) that look like a castle from afar. Many species of birds live on the rocks. 🐦🕊🦅🦤
We continued on to the lighthouse. 🗼The westernmost point had been reached. 🧭
It was storming heavily today. 🌬 🌬🌬

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