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Grænafell

West Iceland, Iceland531 m elevation

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Grænafell

West Iceland, Iceland531 m elevation

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Grænafell rises to 531 m in West Iceland — the 204th highest of the 385 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 62, 7.3 km away.

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Grænafell is in West Iceland at 65.4958°N, 23.9913°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Elevation: 531 m above sea level
Getting there: Road 614 (Rauðasandsvegur)
Off the main road: 7.3 km from Route 62
Nearest town: Patreksfjörður — 11.3 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 179 km in a straight line
What else is close: 65 mapped places within 20 km

Grænafell weather and conditions

At Grænafell in West Iceland, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 03:45 (Iceland time): 1°C (feels like -4°C), clear, wind 6 m/s gusting to 9 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 52 m (sunrise 06:10, sunset 21:02). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 1 September 2026, 03:45· 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 Grænafell

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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 Grænafell?

Grænafell 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 Grænafell 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 Grænafell?

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 Grænafell?

Grænafell is 531 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.

Nearby

km column = your drive

1Stórhæð3 km
2Hæstaöxl7 km
3Miðöxl7 km
4Neðstaöxl7 km
5Napi10 km

Waterfalls

#1.Svuntufoss

11 km·~13 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

#2.Foss

24 km·~29 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

#3.Pennugil

38 km·~46 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

#4.Þingmannaá

42 km·~50 min drive

A waterfall in Iceland.

4 waterfalls near West Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Patreksfjörður

11 km·~13 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Vesturbyggð

16 km·~19 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Krosslaug

27 km·~33 min drive

Spring hot spring

#4.Pollurinn

28 km·~33 min drive

Four pools in Tálknafjörður at different temps (36-46°C). Pick your preference. Basic…

4 hot springs near West Iceland

Campsites

#1.Melanes, Rauðasandi

5.9 km·~7 min drive

The Melanes camping site is a new 2.5 acre site located down by the Raudasandur in…

#2.Tjaldsvæði á Patreksfirði

11 km·~13 min drive

Westfjords campsite. Remote location rewards those who make the journey. Dramatic…

#3.Patreksfjörður

11 km·~13 min drive

In Patreksfjordur the family can do various things together. The town stands between the…

#4.Tálknafjörður

16 km·~19 min drive

The camp site in Tálknafjörður is located in the center of the village, next to the…

4 campsites near West Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Albina

11 km·~13 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Fjölval

11 km·~14 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Kassinn

68 km·~81 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Kjörbúðin

72 km·~86 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near West Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Patreksfjörður

11 km·~13 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Tálknafjörður

16 km·~20 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Bíldudalur

28 km·~33 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#4.Flókalundur

39 km·~47 min drive

N1 · 310.9 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

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