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Fagrafell

Highlands, Iceland1,465 m elevation
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Fagrafell

Highlands, Iceland1,465 m elevation

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Getting thereCar recommended
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Cars & campers

−15%exclusive discountFree cancellationKEF airport pickup 24/74.8
Dacia Duster 4x4
SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

Cheapest real 4WD in the fleet — gravel, the Westfjords and easy summer F-roads without truck prices.

TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol/diesel
Seats5
Drive4WD
From
5,355 kr6,300 kr/day
Reserve −15%
VW Caravelle
9-seater

VW Caravelle

Whole family or friend group in one car — gear in the back, room to stretch.

TransmissionAutomatic
FuelDiesel
Seats9
Drive2WD
From
12,750 kr15,000 kr/day
Reserve −15%
Key Camper Wild Duo
Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

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

TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol
Sleeps2
Drive4WD
From
5,304 kr6,240 kr/day
Reserve −15%

Tours near Fagrafell

Free cancellationSmall groups
Glacier & Golden Circle
Adventure

Glacier & Golden Circle

Snowmobile across a glacier, then hit the Golden Circle classics.

Duration10 hours
PickupReykjavík
ActivitySnowmobile
VehicleSuper Jeep
From
49.990 kr
View tour →

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Nearby

Waterfalls

#1.Skuggafoss
54 km·~65 min drive

A waterfall in the Highlands. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.

#2.Runufoss
61 km·~73 min drive

A waterfall in the Highlands. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.

#3.Gýgjarfoss
68 km·~82 min drive

A waterfall in the Highlands. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.

Gýgjarfoss
#4.Hvanngiljafoss
68 km·~82 min drive

A waterfall in the Highlands. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.

Hvanngiljafoss
4 waterfalls near Highlands

Hot Springs

#1.Laugafell
34 km·~41 min drive

Hot spring in Highlands. Natural geothermal bathing spot.

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Hrunamannahreppur
64 km·~77 min drive

Natural pool. Off the tourist path. Respect the nature around it.

#3.Hveradalir
64 km·~77 min drive

Wild hot spring. Real Iceland experience. Respect the nature around it.

#4.Baðlaug Kerlingarfjöll Hot Spring
64 km·~77 min drive

Hot spring in Highlands. Natural geothermal bathing spot.

4 hot springs near Highlands

Campsites

#1.Nýidalur
5.7 km·~7 min drive

Highland campsite accessible in summer only. F-road driving required. Basic facilities…

#2.Laugafell
34 km·~41 min drive

Highland campsite accessible in summer only. F-road driving required. Basic facilities…

#3.Kverkfjöll / Sigurðarskáli
63 km·~76 min drive

Highland campsite accessible in summer only. F-road driving required. Basic facilities…

#4.Kerlingarfjöll - Highland Base
64 km·~77 min drive

The camping site at Mountain Kerlingafjoll is in the vally of Asgard, on the north side…

4 campsites near Highlands

Supermarkets

#1.Bónus
101 km·~122 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#2.Fisk Kompaní
101 km·~122 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Krambúð
102 km·~123 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#4.Nettó
102 km·~123 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Highlands

Gas stations

#1.Hrauneyjar
89 km·~107 min drive

Olís · 315.8 kr/L petrol

#2.Mývatn
100 km·~120 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#3.Freysnes
100 km·~120 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#4.Kjarnagata
101 km·~122 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near Highlands

Tours

#1.Glacier & Golden Circle
10 hours·Pickup Reykjavík

Snowmobile across a glacier, then hit the Golden Circle classics.

from 32,990 krView tour →
1 tours near Highlands

Frequently
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How do I get to Fagrafell?
Fagrafell is in Highlands. 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 Fagrafell without a guide?
Fagrafell is a high summit (1,465 m) — routes at this altitude often cross glacier or exposed terrain and should be done with a certified guide, rope and crampons. Do not attempt it solo, and check safetravel.is first.
When is the best time to hike Fagrafell?
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 Fagrafell?
Fagrafell is 1,465 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.

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