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Fagradals-Vatnsfell

Reykjavík Area, Iceland248 m elevation

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MountainReykjavík Area

Fagradals-Vatnsfell

Reykjavík Area, Iceland248 m elevation

About

Fagradals-Vatnsfell rises to 248 m in the Reykjavík Area, Iceland — the 112th highest of the 147 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 41, 6.6 km away.

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Fagradals-Vatnsfell is in the Reykjavík Area, Iceland at 63.9221°N, 22.2683°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Elevation: 248 m above sea level
Off the main road: 6.6 km from Route 41
Nearest town: Vogar — 8.7 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 30 km in a straight line
What else is close: 279 mapped places within 20 km

Fagradals-Vatnsfell weather and conditions

At Fagradals-Vatnsfell in Reykjavik, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 09:15 (Iceland time): 7°C, clear, wind 1 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 40 m (sunrise 06:10, sunset 20:49). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 1 September 2026, 09:15· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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Cars & campers

−12%exclusive discountFree cancellation

KEF airport pickup 24/74.8

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 Fagradals-Vatnsfell

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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 Fagradals-Vatnsfell?

Fagradals-Vatnsfell 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 Fagradals-Vatnsfell 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 Fagradals-Vatnsfell?

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 Fagradals-Vatnsfell?

Fagradals-Vatnsfell is 248 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.

Nearby

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Waterfalls

#1.Litli-Foss

30 km·~36 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area.

#2.Búrfoss

30 km·~36 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area.

#3.Ullarfoss

30 km·~36 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area.

#4.Kermóafossar

31 km·~37 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area.

4 waterfalls near Reykjavík Area

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Vogar

8.9 km·~11 min drive

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

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Hafnarfjarðarkaupstaður

11 km·~13 min drive

Geothermal Area located in the sulphur area Krýsuvík in Iceland

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Grindavík

12 km·~14 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#4.Þórunnarlaug

12 km·~14 min drive

Geothermal spot

4 hot springs near Reykjavík Area

Campsites

#1.Grindavík

12 km·~14 min drive

The Grindavik camping site features all the necessary comforts and services

#2.Tjaldsvæðið í Grindavík

12 km·~14 min drive

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

#3.Happy Campsite Keflavík

13 km·~16 min drive

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

#4.Viðistaðatúni

23 km·~27 min drive

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

4 campsites near Reykjavík Area

Supermarkets

#1.Nettó

12 km·~14 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#2.Bónus

15 km·~17 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#3.Krónan

15 km·~18 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#4.Olís

15 km·~18 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Reykjavík Area

Gas stations

#1.Vogar

8.5 km·~10 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Grindavík

12 km·~14 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#3.Stapabraut

13 km·~16 min drive

Atlantsolía · 279.8 kr/L petrol

#4.Reykjanesbær

15 km·~17 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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Everything on this page comes from the sources below. Live feeds refresh automatically.

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