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Bakkafell rises to 404 m in West Iceland — the 279th highest of the 385 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 68, 6.3 km away.
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65.2944°N, 21.3351°W · West Iceland
Plan your visit
Elevation- 404 m above sea level
Off the main road- 6.3 km from Route 68
Nearest town- Laugarbakki — 21.4 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 131 km in a straight line
What else is close- 40 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Bakkafell
Experience the Settlement Period Farm of Eirik the Red and Leif Eirikssonfrom 2.900 ISK · 1 h
3 Hour Djúpuvík Adventure - ATVfrom 39.000 ISK · 3 h 30 min
1 Hour Drangsnes Adventure - ATVfrom 18.000 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Cave Explorerfrom 9.000 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Krauma nature baths - Admission feefrom 7.900 ISK · 1 h
Into The Glacier - From Húsafellfrom 27.900 ISK · 4 h
Husafell Canyon Bathsfrom 10.900 ISK · 1 h 45 min
Into The Glacier - With Snowmobiling From Húsafellfrom 36.900 ISK · 4 h 30 min
ATV Quad Adventure in Húsafell: Rivers & Mountain Viewsfrom 17.990 ISK · 1 hInto 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 regionBakkafell weather and conditions
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2°Covercast · feels -4°C8 m/sgusts 119 h 44 mdaylight · 08:19 – 18:03
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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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- 1Jafnafell3 km
- 2Hrafnadalsfjall4 km
- 3Hjarðarfell5 km
- 4Skógarfjall6 km
- 5Viðarmúli9 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Natural hot pot near Húnaþing vestra11 km
- 2Geothermal hot spring near Húnaþing vestra11 km
- 3
Gvendarlaug21 km
Fuel
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Staðarskáli20 km · 310.9 kr/L - 2
Laugarbakki21 km · 279.8 kr/L - 3Hvammstangi21 km · 308.6 kr/L
Supermarkets
- 1Kaupfélag Vestur-Húnvetninga21 km
- 2Krambúð29 km
- 3Kaupfélag Steingrímsfjarðar44 km
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 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.
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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