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Bláfjallahorn

Reykjavík Area, Iceland702 m elevation

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Bláfjallahorn

Reykjavík Area, Iceland702 m elevation

About

Bláfjallahorn rises to 702 m in the Reykjavík Area, Iceland — the 13th highest of the 147 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 39, 8 km away.

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Bláfjallahorn is in the Reykjavík Area, Iceland at 63.9804°N, 21.6251°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Elevation: 702 m above sea level
Getting there: Road 417 (Sandsk-Bláfjöll)
Off the main road: 8 km from Route 39
Nearest town: Hafnarfjörður — 17 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 24 km in a straight line
What else is close: 575 mapped places within 20 km

Bláfjallahorn weather and conditions

At Bláfjallahorn in Reykjavik, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 12:30 (Iceland time): 7°C (feels like 3°C), clear, wind 5 m/s gusting to 9 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 40 m (sunrise 06:07, sunset 20:47). 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 Bláfjallahorn

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Small groups

Lagoons & spa

A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!

Embark on a private adventure through the Golden Circle with Northern Adventurer.

Duration8 hours

HighlightsReykjavík area

A Magical Day in Iceland - a private custom made tour - Up to 9 passengers

So often our customers ask for something different.

Duration8 hours

HighlightsReykjavík area

A Premium Private Tour of Ancient Legends and Natural Marvels of Snæfellsnes!

Come with us on an journey to the land of Snæfellsnes, an ancient realm steeped in legends and wonder.

Duration11 hours

HighlightsReykjavík area

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How do I get to Bláfjallahorn?

Bláfjallahorn 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 Bláfjallahorn 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 Bláfjallahorn?

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 Bláfjallahorn?

Bláfjallahorn is 702 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.

Nearby

km column = your drive

Waterfalls

#1.Litli-Foss

15 km·~18 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area.

#2.Breiðholtsfoss

17 km·~20 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area.

#3.Selásfoss

17 km·~20 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area.

#4.Selfoss

18 km·~21 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area.

4 waterfalls near Reykjavík Area

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Ölfus

12 km·~14 min drive

Natural hot spring

#2.Hverahild

14 km·~17 min drive

Natural hot spring

#3.Natural hot pot near Breiðholt

17 km·~20 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Kópavogsbær

17 km·~20 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

4 hot springs near Reykjavík Area

Campsites

#1.T-bær

17 km·~20 min drive

West Iceland camping. Access to Snæfellsnes peninsula and western attractions. Good…

#2.Gata Free Camping

17 km·~20 min drive

West Iceland camping. Access to Snæfellsnes peninsula and western attractions. Good…

#3.Þorlákshöfn

19 km·~22 min drive

The camp site in the town Þorlákshöfn is located center of town, close to the sports area…

#4.Tjaldsvæði Þorlákshafnar

19 km·~22 min drive

Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Check…

4 campsites near Reykjavík Area

Supermarkets

#1.Krónan

15 km·~18 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#2.Bónus

15 km·~18 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#3.Krambúð

16 km·~19 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#4.Mini Market

17 km·~20 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Reykjavík Area

Gas stations

#1.Norðlingaholt

15 km·~18 min drive

Olís · 310.8 kr/L petrol

#2.Búðarkór

16 km·~19 min drive

Atlantsolía · 279.8 kr/L petrol

#3.Suðurfell

17 km·~20 min drive

Orkan · 279.7 kr/L petrol

#4.Salavegur

17 km·~20 min drive

Orkan · 279.7 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near Reykjavík Area

Tours

#1.A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!

8 hours

Embark on a private adventure through the Golden Circle with Northern Adventurer.

from 159.000 ISKView tour →

#2.A Magical Day in Iceland - a private custom made tour - Up to 9 passengers

8 hours

So often our customers ask for something different.

from 195.000 ISKView tour →

#3.A Premium Private Tour of Ancient Legends and Natural Marvels of Snæfellsnes!

11 hours

Come with us on an journey to the land of Snæfellsnes, an ancient realm steeped in legends and wonder.

from 323.999 ISKView tour →

3 tours near Reykjavík Area

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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