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Bakkasnjófell rises to 559 m in West Iceland — the 185th highest of the 385 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 61, 3.7 km away.
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65.4851°N, 21.8147°W · West Iceland
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Elevation- 559 m above sea level
Off the main road- 3.7 km from Route 61
Nearest town- Reykhólahreppur — 18.7 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 149 km in a straight line
What else is close- 81 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Bakkasnjófell
3 Hour Djúpuvík Adventure - ATVfrom 39.000 ISK · 3 h 30 min
1 Hour Drangsnes Adventure - ATVfrom 18.000 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Experience the Settlement Period Farm of Eirik the Red and Leif Eirikssonfrom 2.900 ISK · 1 h
Flatey - Stykkishólmurfrom 4.320 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Flatey - Brjánslækurfrom 3.560 ISK · 1 h
Embark on an exhilarating journey through the Reykjanes Peninsula,from 42.990 ISK · 8 h
Stykkishólmur - Flateyfrom 4.320 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Stykkishólmur - Flatey - Brjánslækurfrom 6.300 ISK · 2 h 30 min
Brjánslækur - Flateyfrom 3.560 ISK · 1 h
Into 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 regionBakkasnjófell weather and conditions
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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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Brekkufjall6 km - 2Bruni10 km
- 3Lambafell10 km
- 4Hvolsfjall11 km
- 5
Þverfell14 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Einireykir18 km
- 2Geothermal hot spring near Reykhólahreppur18 km
- 3
Gvendarlaug20 km
Fuel
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Bjarkalundur15 km · 310.9 kr/L - 2Reykhólar18 km · 310.9 kr/L
- 3
Hólmavík25 km · 308.7 kr/L
Supermarkets
- 1Krambúð25 km
- 2Kaupfélag Steingrímsfjarðar28 km
- 3Kaupfélag Vestur-Húnvetninga41 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 Bakkasnjófell?
Bakkasnjófell 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 Bakkasnjófell 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 Bakkasnjófell?
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 Bakkasnjófell?
Bakkasnjófell is 559 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.
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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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