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Bæjarfell rises to 214 m in the Reykjanes Peninsula, Iceland — the 16th highest of the 38 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 42, 0.9 km away.
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63.8704°N, 22.0697°W · Reykjanes Peninsula
Plan your visit
Elevation- 214 m above sea level
Getting there- Road 42 (Seltún-Suðurstrandarvegur)
Off the main road- 0.9 km from Route 42
Nearest town- Hafnarfjörður — 17.7 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 31 km in a straight line
What else is close- 316 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Bæjarfell
Day Trek beyond Seltun: A Vibrant Geothermal Wonderland, Mountains and Lakesfrom 19.068 ISK · 7 h
Geothermal Sprint Through Krýsuvíkfrom 55.500 ISK · 3 h
Trip to the Moon 3 to 4-hour ATV tourfrom 35.900 ISK · 4 h
Lava Beach 2-hour ATV tourfrom 24.900 ISK · 2 h
Midnight Sun Quad / Buggy tourfrom 24.900 ISK · 2 h
1h Buggy Tour – Volcanic Trails of Grindavíkfrom 41.800 ISK · 1 h
Hire Photographer, Professional Photo Shoot - Grindavikfrom 49.437 ISK · 4 h
Blue Lagoon Admissionfrom 14.990 ISK · 3 h
Horses and Wafflesfrom 16.900 ISK · 1 hBlue Lagoon Admissionfrom 14.990 ISK · 3 h
Blue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 min
Spirit of the Aurora (28 person max vehicle)from 14.990 ISK · 5 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionBæjarfell weather and conditions
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- 1Arnarfell1 km
- 2Austurhengjahæð2 km
- 3Tindhóll2 km
- 4Trygghólar2 km
- 5Hverafjall3 km
Waterfalls
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Geothermal hot spring near Hafnarfjarðarkaupstaður3 km - 2Geothermal hot spring near Grindavík18 km
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Geothermal hot spring near Vogar20 km
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Tours
Arrival Day Private Tour - Reykjaness Day tour with Blue Lagoonfrom 218.750 ISK · 10 hours - Blue Lagoon Admissionfrom 14.990 ISK · 3 hours
- Day Trek beyond Seltun: A Vibrant Geothermal Wonderland, Mountains and Lakesfrom 19.068 ISK · 7 hours
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How do I get to Bæjarfell?
Bæjarfell is in Reykjanes Peninsula. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive — highland trailheads often need a 4×4, and some access roads only open in summer.
Can I hike Bæjarfell without a guide?
It depends on the route and conditions. Lower Icelandic peaks are hikeable in summer with proper boots, layers and a forecast check, but weather turns fast even in July. Tell someone your route and register plans on safetravel.is.
When is the best time to hike Bæjarfell?
June to September, when snow has cleared from the trails and daylight is long. Winter ascents are serious mountaineering. Always check the forecast on vedur.is before you set out.
How tall is Bæjarfell?
Bæjarfell is 214 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.
Data & sources
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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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