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Fossaskarðabrún

West Iceland, Iceland712 m elevation

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Fossaskarðabrún

West Iceland, Iceland712 m elevation

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Fossaskarðabrún rises to 712 m in West Iceland — the 113th highest of the 385 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 60, 4.2 km away.

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Fossaskarðabrún is in West Iceland at 64.8998°N, 21.4247°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Elevation: 712 m above sea level
Off the main road: 4.2 km from Route 60
Nearest town: Bifröst — 16 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 87 km in a straight line
What else is close: 99 mapped places within 20 km

Fossaskarðabrún weather and conditions

At Fossaskarðabrún in West Iceland, conditions as of 28 August 2026, 16:15 (Iceland time): 6°C (feels like 2°C), clear, wind 4 m/s gusting to 7 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 47 m (sunrise 06:03, sunset 20:50). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 28 August 2026, 16:15· 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 Fossaskarðabrún

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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 Fossaskarðabrún?

Fossaskarðabrún 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 Fossaskarðabrún 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 Fossaskarðabrún?

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 Fossaskarðabrún?

Fossaskarðabrún is 712 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.

Nearby

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Waterfalls

#1.Bjarnafoss

6.1 km·~7 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#2.Hamrafoss

7.6 km·~9 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#3.Glanni

17 km·~21 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#4.Laxfoss

20 km·~24 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

4 waterfalls near West Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Grafarlaug

8 km·~10 min drive

Pool hot spring

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Borgarbyggð

16 km·~19 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Englandshverir

23 km·~28 min drive

Geothermal spot

#4.Natural hot pot near Borgarbyggð

24 km·~28 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

4 hot springs near West Iceland

Campsites

#1.Sælukotið Árblik

17 km·~20 min drive

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

#2.Varmaland

25 km·~29 min drive

The camp site at Varmaland is a big and spacious area and is well suitable for groups and…

#3.Hverinn, Kleppjárnsreykjum

27 km·~33 min drive

The camp site has 80-100 spots for tents, trailers and RV’s. In 60 spots you’ll find…

#4.Búðardalur

28 km·~34 min drive

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

4 campsites near West Iceland

F-Roads

#1.F578 Arnarvatnsvegur

12 km·~14 min drive

Road to 100+ lakes

#2.F570 Jökulshálsvegur

24 km·~28 min drive

Mountain road near Snæfellsjökull glacier

2 f-roads near West Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Krambúð

28 km·~34 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#2.Hyrnan

46 km·~55 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Ljómalind

46 km·~55 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Nettó

46 km·~55 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near West Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Hreðavatnsskáli

16 km·~19 min drive

Orkan · 303.6 kr/L petrol

#2.Reykholt

27 km·~33 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Baulan

27 km·~33 min drive

Orkan · 279.7 kr/L petrol

#4.Búðardalur

28 km·~34 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 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