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Háls

West Iceland, Iceland205 m elevation
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Háls

West Iceland, Iceland205 m elevation

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Parking: Free
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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 Háls

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.Giljafoss
4.3 km·~5 min drive

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

Giljafoss
#2.Beltisfoss
8.7 km·~10 min drive

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

#3.Rauðfossar
8.8 km·~11 min drive

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

#4.Hraunfossar
9.4 km·~11 min drive

Unlike any other waterfall in Iceland. Water seeps through a lava field and emerges as…

Hraunfossar
4 waterfalls near West Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Natural hot pot near Borgarbyggð
4.3 km·~5 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#2.Englandshverir
4.5 km·~5 min drive

Hot spring in Highlands. Natural geothermal bathing spot.

#3.Skrifla
5.9 km·~7 min drive

Hverinn hitaði upp skólann, öll íbúðarhús og mörg önnur hús staðarins allt til ársins 1974

#4.Snorralaug
5.9 km·~7 min drive

Medieval hot pool where historian Snorri Sturluson bathed 800 years ago. History right…

4 hot springs near West Iceland

Campsites

#1.Reyðarfellsskógur
11 km·~13 min drive

West Iceland camping. Access to Snæfellsnes peninsula and western attractions. Good…

#2.Hverinn, Kleppjárnsreykjum
11 km·~14 min drive

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

#3.Hverinn
12 km·~14 min drive

West Iceland camping. Access to Snæfellsnes peninsula and western attractions. Good…

#4.Húsafell
15 km·~17 min drive

The camping site at Husafell is a top site with lots of features. Close to the site you…

4 campsites near West Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Hyrnan
38 km·~46 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Ljómalind
38 km·~46 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Bónus
38 km·~46 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#4.Nettó
38 km·~46 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near West Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Reykholt
5.7 km·~7 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Húsafell
15 km·~17 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#3.Hreðavatnsskáli
20 km·~24 min drive

Orkan · 303.6 kr/L petrol

#4.Baulan
24 km·~28 min drive

Orkan · 279.7 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near West Iceland

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 West Iceland

Frequently
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How do I get to Háls?
Háls 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 Háls 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 Háls?
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 Háls?
Háls is 205 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.

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