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Efriberg

West Iceland, Iceland171 m elevation

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Efriberg

West Iceland, Iceland171 m elevation

About

Efriberg rises to 171 m in West Iceland — the 373rd highest of the 385 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 54, 1.5 km away.

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Efriberg is in West Iceland at 65.0090°N, 22.0880°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Elevation: 171 m above sea level
Getting there: Road 54 (Heyd.-Búðardalur)
Off the main road: 1.5 km from Route 54
Nearest town: Búðardalur — 18.6 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 96 km in a straight line
What else is close: 93 mapped places within 20 km

Efriberg weather and conditions

At Efriberg in West Iceland, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 20:00 (Iceland time): 7°C (feels like 1°C), overcast, wind 8 m/s gusting to 14 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 48 m (sunrise 06:05, sunset 20:53). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 31 August 2026, 20:00· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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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

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Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

Sleep right by the trailhead, wake up at the falls — F-road ready from mid-June.

Tours near Efriberg

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Small groups

Hiking

Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountain

IF THIS ONE SHOWS UNAVAILABLE, CHECK OUR OTHER DAY TOURS as we run one tour per day.

Duration6 hours 30 minutes

HighlightsWest Iceland

From Grundarfjörður Port: Private Snaefellsness Tour

Step away from busy destinations like the Golden Circle and the South Coast with the tour.

Duration8 hours

HighlightsWest Iceland

Grundarfjordur Port: Small Group Snaefellsnes Peninsula from Cruise Terminal

Join a small group shore excursion from Grundarfjordur Port and explore the landscapes of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula often call

Duration5 hours

HighlightsWest Iceland

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25.340 ISK

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How do I get to Efriberg?

Efriberg 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 Efriberg 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 Efriberg?

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 Efriberg?

Efriberg is 171 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.

Nearby

km column = your drive

1Skollaborg< 1 km
2Bílduhólsfell5 km
3Stapi5 km
4Sandur7 km
5Krossfjall9 km

Waterfalls

#1.Lambhagafoss

2 km·~2 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#2.Veiðifoss

6.6 km·~8 min drive

A waterfall in Iceland.

#3.Baulufoss

9.1 km·~11 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#4.Hörtlafoss

9.9 km·~12 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

4 waterfalls near West Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Sturlungalaug

16 km·~19 min drive

Geothermal spot

#2.Natural hot pot near Dalabyggð

19 km·~22 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#3.Landbrotalaug

22 km·~27 min drive

Tiny natural hot pot on Snæfellsnes. Fits two people. Hidden gem.

#4.Grafarlaug

27 km·~33 min drive

Pool hot spring

4 hot springs near West Iceland

Campsites

#1.Hallkelsstaðahlíð við Hlíðarvatn

12 km·~14 min drive

Hallkelsstadarhlid camping site is located in West Iceland. The site is conveniently…

#2.Búðardalur

19 km·~22 min drive

The Budardalur camping site is located within a beautiful grove. When arriving from the…

#3.Sælukotið Árblik

21 km·~25 min drive

Árblik is about 12 km south of Budardalur close to road nr. 60. In Árblik there is a café…

#4.Lindartunga

22 km·~27 min drive

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

4 campsites near West Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Krambúð

19 km·~23 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#2.Bónus

31 km·~37 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#3.Hyrnan

52 km·~63 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Ljómalind

52 km·~63 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near West Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Búðardalur

19 km·~22 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#2.Stykkishólmur

31 km·~37 min drive

ÓB · 297.6 kr/L petrol

#3.Breiðablik

32 km·~39 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Hreðavatnsskáli

37 km·~45 min drive

Orkan · 303.6 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near West Iceland

Tours

#1.Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountain

6 hours 30 minutes

IF THIS ONE SHOWS UNAVAILABLE, CHECK OUR OTHER DAY TOURS as we run one tour per day.

from 18.101 ISKView tour →

#2.From Grundarfjörður Port: Private Snaefellsness Tour

8 hours

Step away from busy destinations like the Golden Circle and the South Coast with the tour.

from 269.900 ISKView tour →

#3.Grundarfjordur Port: Small Group Snaefellsnes Peninsula from Cruise Terminal

5 hours

Join a small group shore excursion from Grundarfjordur Port and explore the landscapes of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula often call

from 25.340 ISKView tour →

3 tours near West Iceland

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