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West Iceland, Iceland404 m elevation
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Bakkafell

West Iceland, Iceland404 m elevation

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Cars & campers

−15%exclusive discountFree cancellationKEF airport pickup 24/74.8
Dacia Duster 4x4
SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

Cheapest real 4WD in the fleet — gravel, the Westfjords and easy summer F-roads without truck prices.

TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol/diesel
Seats5
Drive4WD
From
5,355 kr6,300 kr/day
Reserve −15%
VW Caravelle
9-seater

VW Caravelle

Whole family or friend group in one car — gear in the back, room to stretch.

TransmissionAutomatic
FuelDiesel
Seats9
Drive2WD
From
12,750 kr15,000 kr/day
Reserve −15%
Key Camper Wild Duo
Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

Sleep right by the trailhead, wake up at the falls — F-road ready from mid-June.

TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol
Sleeps2
Drive4WD
From
5,304 kr6,240 kr/day
Reserve −15%

Tours near Bakkafell

Free cancellationSmall groups
Glacier & Golden Circle
Adventure

Glacier & Golden Circle

Snowmobile across a glacier, then hit the Golden Circle classics.

Duration10 hours
PickupReykjavík
ActivitySnowmobile
VehicleSuper Jeep
From
49.990 kr
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#3.Ólafsdalsfossar
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#4.Gullfoss
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4 waterfalls near West Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Natural hot pot near Húnaþing vestra
11 km·~13 min drive

Natural hot pot. Coordinates only - verify before visiting.

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Húnaþing vestra
11 km·~14 min drive

Natural hot spring. Water temp varies but usually comfortable. Respect the nature around…

#3.Gvendarlaug
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Natural hot spring. Surrounded by Icelandic landscape. Worth seeking out.

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Natural hot pot. Coordinates only - verify before visiting.

4 hot springs near West Iceland

Campsites

#1.Saeberg Camping
11 km·~13 min drive

West Iceland camping. Access to Snæfellsnes peninsula and western attractions. Good…

#2.Camping Borðeyri
14 km·~17 min drive

West Iceland camping. Access to Snæfellsnes peninsula and western attractions. Good…

#3.Borðeyri
15 km·~17 min drive

The camp site in the village borðeyri is in a flat area with windbreaks sheltering from…

#4.Langafit Laugarbakka
21 km·~25 min drive

A little and cosy campsite in the little village of Laugarbakki on road 704, at the…

4 campsites near West Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Kaupfélag Vestur-Húnvetninga
21 km·~26 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Krambúð
29 km·~35 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#3.Kaupfélag Steingrímsfjarðar
44 km·~53 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Kjörbúðin
63 km·~76 min drive

Kjörbúðin supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near West Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Staðarskáli
20 km·~24 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Laugarbakki
21 km·~25 min drive

ÓB · 279.8 kr/L petrol

#3.Hvammstangi
21 km·~26 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#4.Búðardalur
29 km·~35 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near West Iceland

Tours

#1.Glacier & Golden Circle
10 hours·Pickup Reykjavík

Snowmobile across a glacier, then hit the Golden Circle classics.

from 32,990 krView tour →
1 tours near West Iceland

Frequently
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How do I get to Bakkafell?
Bakkafell is in West Iceland. 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 Bakkafell 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 Bakkafell?
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 Bakkafell?
Bakkafell is 404 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.

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