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Fremsta-Bálkafell

Highlands, Iceland1,163 m elevation

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Fremsta-Bálkafell

Highlands, Iceland1,163 m elevation

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Fremsta-Bálkafell rises to 1,163 m in the Highlands, Iceland — the 57th highest of the 186 peaks we map there. Closest town is Kirkjubæjarklaustur, 99 km away.

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Fremsta-Bálkafell is in the Highlands, Iceland at 64.6489°N, 17.7326°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Elevation: 1,163 m above sea level
Nearest town: Kirkjubæjarklaustur — 99.4 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 210 km in a straight line
What else is close: 44 mapped places within 20 km

Fremsta-Bálkafell weather and conditions

At Fremsta-Bálkafell in Highlands, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 05:45 (Iceland time): -1°C (feels like -6°C), clear, wind 5 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 45 m (sunrise 05:49, sunset 20:34). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

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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

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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 Fremsta-Bálkafell

Free cancellation

Small groups

Sightseeing

(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss

Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area are an absolute must if you're exploring the North!

Duration6 hours 30 minutes

HighlightsNorth Iceland

(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri

Discover the wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide.

Duration6 hours

HighlightsNorth Iceland

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

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How do I get to Fremsta-Bálkafell?

Fremsta-Bálkafell 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 Fremsta-Bálkafell 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 Fremsta-Bálkafell?

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 Fremsta-Bálkafell?

Fremsta-Bálkafell is 1,163 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.

Nearby

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Waterfalls

#1.Skuggafoss

65 km·~78 min drive

Deep in the highlands. You need a 4x4 and some confidence to get here. The reward is…

#2.Hvítárfoss

66 km·~79 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#3.Núpsárfoss

66 km·~79 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#4.Skínandi

67 km·~81 min drive

A waterfall in the Highlands.

4 waterfalls near Highlands

Hot Springs

#1.Laugafell

51 km·~61 min drive

Pool hot spring

#2.Guðlaug

56 km·~67 min drive

New seaside hot pot on Langisandur beach in Akranes. Ocean views.

#3.Víti

65 km·~78 min drive

Water hot spring

#4.Víti Askja

65 km·~78 min drive

Volcanic crater lake at Askja. Highland destination, not always safe for bathing - check…

4 hot springs near Highlands

Campsites

#1.Nýidalur

19 km·~23 min drive

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

#2.Laugafell

51 km·~61 min drive

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

#3.Kverkfjöll / Sigurðarskáli

53 km·~64 min drive

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

#4.Blágil

65 km·~78 min drive

Tjaldsvæðið í Blágilum er staðsett á grasbala undir brún Eldshrauns. Það er 50 km frá…

4 campsites near Highlands

F-Roads

#1.F923 Jökuldalsvegur

20 km·~25 min drive

Near Stuðlagil basalt canyon

#2.F26 Sprengisandsleið

21 km·~25 min drive

The longest highland road

2 f-roads near Highlands

Supermarkets

#1.Gvendarkjör

97 km·~116 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Bónus

115 km·~138 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#3.Fisk Kompaní

115 km·~138 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Krambúð

116 km·~139 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Highlands

Gas stations

#1.Freysnes

84 km·~100 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#2.Hrauneyjar

90 km·~108 min drive

Olís · 315.8 kr/L petrol

#3.Kirkjubæjarklaustur

96 km·~115 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#4.Fagurhólsmýri

100 km·~120 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near Highlands

Tours

#1.(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss

6 hours 30 minutes

Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area are an absolute must if you're exploring the North!

from 25.300 ISKView tour →

#2.(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri

6 hours

Discover the wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide.

from 25.900 ISKView tour →

#3.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 →

3 tours near Highlands

Data & sources

Everything on this page comes from the sources below. Live feeds refresh automatically.

OpenStreetMapVisitor 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