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Bakkaselsfjall

North Iceland, Iceland848 m elevation

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Bakkaselsfjall

North Iceland, Iceland848 m elevation

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Bakkaselsfjall rises to 848 m in North Iceland — the 283rd highest of the 685 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 85, 13 km away.

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Bakkaselsfjall is in North Iceland at 65.5954°N, 17.7151°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Elevation: 848 m above sea level
Off the main road: 12.8 km from Route 85
Nearest town: Öngulsstaðir — 14.8 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 256 km in a straight line
What else is close: 78 mapped places within 20 km

Bakkaselsfjall weather and conditions

At Bakkaselsfjall in North Iceland, conditions as of 30 August 2026, 16:15 (Iceland time): 5°C (feels like 2°C), overcast, wind 2 m/s gusting to 5 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 53 m (sunrise 05:45, sunset 20:38). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

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Cars & campers

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SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

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

VW Caravelle

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

TransmissionAutomatic

12,750 kr15,000 kr/day

Reserve −12%

Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

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

Tours near Bakkaselsfjall

Free cancellation

Small groups

Sightseeing

(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss

Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area are an absolute must if you're exploring the North!

Duration6 hours 30 minutes

HighlightsNorth Iceland

(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri

Discover the wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide.

Duration6 hours

HighlightsNorth Iceland

Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyri

The freedom of covering all kinds of terrain on a snowmobile is something everyone should experience.

Duration5 hours

HighlightsNorth Iceland

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How do I get to Bakkaselsfjall?

Bakkaselsfjall is in North 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 Bakkaselsfjall 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 Bakkaselsfjall?

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 Bakkaselsfjall?

Bakkaselsfjall is 848 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.

Nearby

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Waterfalls

#1.Goðafoss

12 km·~15 min drive

The Waterfall of the Gods. Wide, horseshoe-shaped falls dropping 12 meters. According to…

#2.Geitafoss

13 km·~15 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#3.Barnafoss

19 km·~23 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#4.Ullarfoss

22 km·~27 min drive

A waterfall in Iceland.

4 waterfalls near North Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Þingeyjarsveit

5.4 km·~6 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#2.Natural hot pot near Þingeyjarsveit

13 km·~16 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#3.Natural hot pot near Eyjafjarðarsveit

16 km·~19 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#4.Sæberg Hot Pot

17 km·~21 min drive

Geothermal spot

4 hot springs near North Iceland

Campsites

#1.Vaglaskógur

14 km·~17 min drive

The camp site Vaglaskógur is in the valley Fnjóskárdalur. The forest Vaglaskógur is the…

#2.Systragil

15 km·~18 min drive

The camp site Systragil is in the valley Fnjóskadalur, a short distance from Akureyri. A…

#3.Kiðagil í Bárðadal

16 km·~19 min drive

Camp site in a peaceful and quiet spot in northern Iceland.

#4.Tjaldsvæði Eyjafjarðarsveitar

17 km·~21 min drive

North Iceland camping option. Less crowded than the south, with dramatic landscapes and…

4 campsites near North Iceland

F-Roads

#1.F843 Dyngjufjöll

9.9 km·~12 min drive

The forgotten road to Askja

#2.F839 Leirdalsheiðarvegur

18 km·~22 min drive

Valley drive ending at the sea

#3.F649 Ófeigsfjarðarvegur

22 km·~26 min drive

Road to an abandoned fjord

3 f-roads near North Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Krambúð

20 km·~24 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#2.Fisk Kompaní

20 km·~24 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Bónus

20 km·~24 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#4.Hagkaup

20 km·~24 min drive

Hagkaup supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near North Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Fosshóll

13 km·~15 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Akureyri Leiruvegur

19 km·~22 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Akureyri BSO

20 km·~24 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#4.Kjarnagata

20 km·~24 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near North Iceland

Tours

#1.(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss

6 hours 30 minutes

Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area are an absolute must if you're exploring the North!

from 25.300 ISKView tour →

#2.(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri

6 hours

Discover the wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide.

from 25.900 ISKView tour →

#3.Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyri

5 hours

The freedom of covering all kinds of terrain on a snowmobile is something everyone should experience.

from 166.750 ISKView tour →

3 tours near North Iceland

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Everything on this page comes from the sources below. Live feeds refresh automatically.

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