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Driffell

Reykjavík Area, Iceland255 m elevation
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Driffell

Reykjavík Area, Iceland255 m elevation

About

Driffell rises to 255 m in the Reykjavík Area, Iceland — the 111th highest of the 147 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 41, 1.8 km away.

Map of Driffell

Driffell is in the Reykjavík Area, Iceland at 63.9265°N, 22.1521°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Plan your visit

Elevation
255 m above sea level
Getting there
Road 41 (Keilisvegur)
Off the main road
1.8 km from Route 41
Nearest town
Vogar — 12.9 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
27 km in a straight line
What else is close
405 mapped places within 20 km

Driffell weather and conditions

At Driffell in Reykjavik, conditions as of 30 August 2026, 14:30 (Iceland time): 9°C (feels like 6°C), mostly clear, wind 4 m/s gusting to 7 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 40 m (sunrise 06:09, sunset 20:49). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 30 August 2026, 14:30· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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How do I get to Driffell?
Driffell 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 Driffell 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 Driffell?
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 Driffell?
Driffell is 255 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.

Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Grænavatnseggjar2 km
  2. 2Selsvallafjall2 km
  3. 3Oddafell2 km
  4. 4Grænadyngja3 km
  5. 5Trölladyngja3 km

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Hafnarfjarðarkaupstaður
5.8 km·~7 min drive

Geothermal Area located in the sulphur area Krýsuvík in Iceland

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Vogar
13 km·~16 min drive

Vogar's municipal swimming pool per Visit Reykjanes — a staffed geothermal pool, not a…

#3.Þórunnarlaug
15 km·~18 min drive

Geothermal spot

#4.Natural hot pot near Hafnarfjarðarkaupstaður
16 km·~20 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

4 hot springs near Reykjavík Area

Campsites

#1.Grindavík
16 km·~19 min drive

The Grindavik camping site features all the necessary comforts and services

#2.Tjaldsvæðið í Grindavík
16 km·~19 min drive

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

#3.Happy Campsite Keflavík
18 km·~22 min drive

The Happy Campsite is located only 6 min from the KEF Airport and has all the necessary…

#4.Viðistaðatúni
19 km·~23 min drive

Greater Reykjavík area campsite. Urban convenience with easier booking than central city…

4 campsites near Reykjavík Area

Supermarkets

#1.Krónan
16 km·~19 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#2.Nettó
16 km·~19 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#3.Bónus
16 km·~20 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#4.Olís
20 km·~24 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Reykjavík Area

Gas stations

#1.Vogar
13 km·~15 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Einhella
15 km·~18 min drive

Orkan · 279.7 kr/L petrol

#3.Suðurhella
15 km·~18 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#4.Norðurhella
15 km·~19 min drive

N1 · 279.9 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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