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64.0548°N, 21.5314°W · Reykjavík Area
Plan your visit
Getting there- Road 1 (Fossvellir-Þrengslav.)
Off the main road- 0.5 km from Route 1
Nearest town- Mosfellsbær — 14.9 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 22 km in a straight line
What else is close- 755 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Vífilsfell
Hengill Geothermal ATV Tour Near Reykjavík – 1.5 Hoursfrom 14.399 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Volcano Valley ATV Tour Near Reykjavík – 2.5 Hoursfrom 19.999 ISK · 2 h 30 min
Day Trek to Hengill and the hidden Hot Spring: The Lost Treasurefrom 21.187 ISK · 9 h
Inside The Volcano Hiking Tour with Pickup from Reykjavíkfrom 55.500 ISK · 6 h
Inside The Volcano Hiking Tour - Self-drivefrom 51.000 ISK · 4 h
Dog Sledding Near Reykjavikfrom 34.900 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Viking Horses Sleipnir Evening Tourfrom 29.900 ISK · 1 h 45 min
Day Hike to Grimannsfell: Helgufoss Waterfall and the Literary Legacyfrom 13.418 ISK · 5 h 30 min
Volcanic Landscape – Riding Tourfrom 21.510 ISK · 2 h 10 min
Blue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 min
Golden Circle and Laugarás Lagoon Lerki Admissionfrom 23.039 ISK · 9 h 30 min
Spirit of the Aurora (28 person max vehicle)from 14.990 ISK · 5 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionVífilsfell weather and conditions
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4°Cpartly cloudy · feels -1°C6 m/sgusts 99 h 51 mdaylight · 08:16 – 18:07
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In season now · Winter in IcelandBlue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 minAll 1,648 tours
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km column = your drive
- 1
Vifilsfell To Blafjoll< 1 km - 2
Blákollur from Hveragerði2 km - 3
Lambafell5 km - 4
Hellisheiði - Hengill6 km - 5
Kong1006186 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
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Fuel
- 1
Norðlingaholt13 km · 310.8 kr/L - 2
Kirkjustétt14 km · 279.8 kr/L - 3Mosfellsbær14 km · 279.8 kr/L
Supermarkets
Tours
A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!from 159.000 ISK · 8 hours 
A Magical Day in Iceland - a private custom made tour - Up to 9 passengersfrom 195.000 ISK · 8 hours 
Adventure in Landmannalaugar and Hot Springs - Reykjavík and Hellafrom 26.900 ISK · 13 hours
Frequently
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How long is the Vífilsfell hike?
The Vífilsfell trail is about 6.2 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 Vífilsfell trailhead?
Vífilsfell is in Reykjavík Area. 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 Vífilsfell safe to hike alone?
Vífilsfell sits 15 km from Mosfellsbær, and 0.5 km from Route 1. The uploader rated it moderate and it climbs about 459 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 Vífilsfell?
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 · Margrét Jóhannsdóttir 1 / 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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