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Fitjafell rises to 717 m on Iceland's South Coast — the 181st highest of the 340 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 26, 19 km away.
Map of Fitjafell
Map
64.0283°N, 19.2161°W · South Coast
Plan your visit
Elevation
- 717 m above sea level
Getting there
- Road F225 (Landmleið A Lmhellis)
Off the main road
- 19 km from Route 26
Nearest town
- Árnes — 50.4 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
- 133 km in a straight line
What else is close
- 354 mapped places within 20 km
Good to know
- Reached on an F-road. Icelandic law requires a 4WD vehicle on F-roads, and they open only for the summer season — check the current status before setting out.
Tours near Fitjafell
Highlands Hiking: Small Group Landmannalaugar Hike & Hot Springs - Without transferfrom 16.500 ISK · 5 h
Bus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavikfrom 12.220 ISK · 4 h
Buggy Adventure-1 hourfrom 19.990 ISK · 1 h
Þórsmörk Super Jeep Tourfrom 39.990 ISK · 6 h
Landmannalaugar Super Jeep Day Tourfrom 44.990 ISK · 8 h
2.5-hour Buggy Adventure Ride in Icelandfrom 34.990 ISK · 2 h 30 min
Eyjafjallajökull Volcano Super Jeep Tourfrom 39.990 ISK · 5 h
Secret Lagoon Admissionfrom 4.500 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Solheimajokull Glacier Guided Hiking Small Group Tourfrom 12.299 ISK · 3 hFitjafell weather and conditions
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Nearby
km column = your drive
- 1Stórhöfði3 km
- 2Sáta3 km
- 3Svínhagakerlingin3 km
- 4Litlhöfði4 km
- 5Löðmundur4 km
Hot springs
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Tours
Adrenaline Combo: Off-Road Buggy & Mega Zipline Experiencefrom 29.300 ISK · 3 hours
Buggy Adventure in Þórsmörkfrom 89.990 ISK · 5 hours
Bus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavikfrom 12.220 ISK · 4 hours
Frequently
asked
questions
How do I get to Fitjafell?
Fitjafell is in South Coast. 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 Fitjafell 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 Fitjafell?
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 Fitjafell?
Fitjafell is 717 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.
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
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