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64.8241°N, 23.7172°W · West Iceland
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Getting there- Road 570 (Jökulhálsleið)
Off the main road- 8.2 km from Route 54
Nearest town- Ólafsvík — 7.8 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 114 km in a straight line
What else is close- 224 mapped places within 20 km
Tours that include Snaefell
Snæfellsnes in Spanish with lunch included at a farm by minibusfrom 28.990 ISK · 12 h
Snæfellsnes Peninsula and Kirkjufell Small Group Tourfrom 18.990 ISK · 11 h
Snaefellsnes Peninsula Minibus Tourfrom 17.574 ISK · 12 h
Snaefellsnes Peninsula tour in Spanish: Small group from Reykjavikfrom 18.900 ISK · 11 h
Grundarfjordur Port: Small Group Snaefellsnes Peninsula from Cruise Terminalfrom 25.340 ISK · 5 h
Whale Watching Ólafsvík - Snaefellsnesfrom 14.000 ISK · 3 h
Snaefellsnes Peninsula Adventure: Small Group from Reykjavikfrom 18.900 ISK · 11 h
Snæfellsjökull Glacier Snow-cat Tourfrom 18.000 ISK · 3 h
Buggy tours around Snæfellsjökull. 1 hour tourfrom 17.900 ISK · 1 h
Into The Glacier - From Húsafellfrom 27.900 ISK · 4 h
Snowmobile on Langjökull Glacier - Meet us in Husafellfrom 33.490 ISK · 2 h
Golden Circle and Laugarás Lagoon Lerki Admissionfrom 23.039 ISK · 9 h 30 minAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionSnaefell weather and conditions
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1°Cclear · feels -6°C10 m/sgusts 159 h 40 mdaylight · 08:30 – 18:10
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In season now · Winter in IcelandInto The Glacier - From Húsafellfrom 27.900 ISK · 4 hAll 1,648 tours
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KEF airport pickup 24/74.8
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Snaefellsjokull< 1 km - 2
Snaefellsjökull1 km - 3
Sneffels1 km - 4
Snæfellsjökull3 km - 5
Stapafell, Stakfell and Kvíahnúkur5 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Geothermal hot spring near Snæfellsbær24 km
- 2Natural hot pot near Grundarfjarðarbær24 km
- 3Geothermal hot spring near Grundarfjarðarbær34 km
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Tours
Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountainfrom 17.656 ISK · 6 hours 30 minutes
From Grundarfjörður Port: Private Snaefellsness Tourfrom 269.900 ISK · 8 hours 
Grundarfjörður Cruise Tour: Snæfellsnes Peninsula from the portfrom 24.500 ISK · 5 hours 30 minutes
Frequently
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How long is the Snaefell hike?
The Snaefell trail is about 8.5 km based on its recorded GPS track. Times vary with pace, weather and how much you stop — plan conservatively and turn back early if conditions change.
How do I get to the Snaefell trailhead?
Snaefell is in West Iceland. Use the map on this page for the trailhead coordinates and check live road conditions before you drive — some trailheads sit on gravel or F-roads that need a 4×4 and only open in summer.
Is Snaefell safe to hike alone?
Snaefell sits 7.8 km from Ólafsvík, and 8.2 km from Route 54. The uploader rated it moderate and it climbs about 764 m. Iceland trails are often unmarked and weather turns quickly. Tell someone your plan (or file one at safetravel.is), carry a charged phone and layers, check the forecast, and turn back if fog, wind or rising rivers set in. Don’t rely on phone signal.
When is the best time to hike Snaefell?
Snaefell climbs about 764 m, so snow lingers on it later than on lowland trails. Most Icelandic hiking is a June–September activity, when trails are snow-free and daylight is long. Highland routes open later and close earlier; check road and trail status before committing.
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PhotographyHero & gallery photography · Michel dca / Wikiloc
WikilocDescription & facts
VegagerðinVisitor access & practical facts
VegagerðinLive road status & cameras · Icelandic Road Administration
Open-MeteoWeather forecast · CC BY 4.0
NOAA SWPCAurora (planetary Kp) forecast · public domain
OpenStreetMapInteractive-map data · ODbL
Esri, Maxar & Earthstar GeographicsSatellite imagery for the 3D terrain render · GIS User Community
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