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Bjarnarfell rises to 367 m in the Reykjavík Area, Iceland — the 68th highest of the 147 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 1, 4.2 km away.
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64.0141°N, 21.1048°W · Reykjavík Area
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Elevation- 367 m above sea level
Off the main road- 4.2 km from Route 1
Nearest town- Gljúfurárholt — 3.9 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 43 km in a straight line
What else is close- 275 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Bjarnarfell
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
Conventional Ride with VIDEOfrom 13.280 ISK · 55 min
Adrenaline Combo: Off-Road Buggy & Mega Zipline Experiencefrom 29.300 ISK · 3 h
04C - Riding and Raftingfrom 41.250 ISK · 12 h
04D - Riding and Gullfoss, Geysir & Þingvellirfrom 30.850 ISK · 10 h
04B - The Sea Horsefrom 36.150 ISK · 8 h
Northern Lights Hot River Hike in Reykjadalurfrom 29.900 ISK · 5 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 regionBjarnarfell weather and conditions
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- 2Inghóll4 km
- 3Leirdalahnúkar4 km
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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
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How do I get to Bjarnarfell?
Bjarnarfell 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 Bjarnarfell 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 Bjarnarfell?
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 Bjarnarfell?
Bjarnarfell is 367 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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