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Bíldsfell rises to 222 m in the Reykjavík Area, Iceland — the 120th highest of the 147 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 36, 2.2 km away.
Map of Bíldsfell
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64.0624°N, 21.0234°W · Reykjavík Area
Plan your visit
Elevation- 222 m above sea level
Getting there- Road 350 (Grafningsv. neðri)
Off the main road- 2.2 km from Route 36
Nearest town- Gljúfurárholt — 10.6 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 46 km in a straight line
What else is close- 265 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Bíldsfell
Kerið Admissionfrom 600 ISK · 1 h
Hot Springs Pass - Classic Admissionfrom 8.900 ISK · 2 h
Hot Springs & Bathhouse Pass - Signature Admissionfrom 16.900 ISK · 3 h
Reykjadalur Hot River Hike - Half Day Tourfrom 19.990 ISK · 4 h
Hot Spring Valley Horse Riding Tour – Reykjadalurfrom 16.200 ISK · 2 h 15 min
Northern Lights Hike to Reykjadalur Hot Riverfrom 13.842 ISK · 4 h
Mega Zipline - Superman Ride (Fast as a Falcon!)from 13.490 ISK · 55 min
Geothermal Heights & Zipline Thrills: The Hellisheidi Geothermal Exhibition & Mega Zipline Adventurefrom 9.650 ISK · 3 h
Lava & Air Adventure Combofrom 16.300 ISK · 3 h
Blue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 min
Golden Circle and Laugarás Lagoon Lerki Admissionfrom 23.039 ISK · 9 h 30 min
Spirit of the Aurora (28 person max vehicle)from 14.990 ISK · 5 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionBíldsfell weather and conditions
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4°Cclear2 m/swind9 h 51 mdaylight · 08:14 – 18:05
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In season now · Winter in IcelandBlue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 minAll 1,648 tours
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Nearby
km column = your drive
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Dagmálafell4 km - 2Súlufell6 km
- 3Inghóll7 km
- 4Leirdalahnúkar7 km
- 5
Álútur7 km
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Hot springs
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Tours
A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!from 159.000 ISK · 8 hours 
A Magical Day in Iceland - a private custom made tour - Up to 9 passengersfrom 195.000 ISK · 8 hours 
Adventure in Landmannalaugar and Hot Springs - Reykjavík and Hellafrom 26.900 ISK · 13 hours
Frequently
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How do I get to Bíldsfell?
Bíldsfell is in Reykjavík Area. 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 Bíldsfell 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 Bíldsfell?
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 Bíldsfell?
Bíldsfell is 222 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.
Data & sources
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Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Hansueli Krapf · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
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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