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Helgafell

Reykjavík Area, Iceland215 m elevation
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Helgafell

Reykjavík Area, Iceland215 m elevation

About

Helgafell rises to 215 m in the Reykjavík Area, Iceland — the 122nd highest of the 147 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 36, 0.6 km away.

Map of Helgafell

Helgafell is in the Reykjavík Area, Iceland at 64.1745°N, 21.6539°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Plan your visit

Elevation
215 m above sea level
Getting there
Road 36 (Mosfellsdalur)
Off the main road
0.6 km from Route 36
Nearest town
Reykjavíkurborg — 1.9 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
14 km in a straight line
What else is close
1,099 mapped places within 20 km

Helgafell weather and conditions

At Helgafell in Reykjavik, conditions as of 28 August 2026, 14:00 (Iceland time): 8°C (feels like 5°C), clear, wind 5 m/s gusting to 8 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 42 m (sunrise 06:06, sunset 20:48). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 28 August 2026, 14:00· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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How do I get to Helgafell?
Helgafell is in Reykjavík Area. 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 Helgafell 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 Helgafell?
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 Helgafell?
Helgafell is 215 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.

Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Mosfell2 km
  2. 2Reykjafell2 km
  3. 3Æsustaðafjall2 km
  4. 4Lágafell3 km
  5. 5Hádegisfell3 km

Hot Springs

#1.Natural hot pot near Mosfellsbær
1.7 km·~2 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Mosfellsbær
1.8 km·~2 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Grafarholt og Úlfarsárdalur
6.2 km·~7 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Grafarvogur
7.6 km·~9 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

4 hot springs near Reykjavík Area

Campsites

#1.Mosskógar
1.8 km·~2 min drive

The Mosskogar camping site is located in a peaceful grove in Mosfellsdalur.

#2.Mosfellsbær
1.8 km·~2 min drive

The camp site in Mosfellsbær has good facilities for tents, folding campers, trailers and…

#3.Camper Resort Reykjavík
8.2 km·~10 min drive

Greater Reykjavík area campsite. Urban convenience with easier booking than central city…

#4.Tjaldsvæði í Laugardal
11 km·~13 min drive

Greater Reykjavík area campsite. Urban convenience with easier booking than central city…

4 campsites near Reykjavík Area

Supermarkets

#1.Nettó
2.2 km·~3 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#2.Krónan
2.3 km·~3 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#3.Bónus
2.4 km·~3 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#4.Hagkaup
7 km·~8 min drive

Hagkaup supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Reykjavík Area

Gas stations

#1.Mosfellsbær
2.1 km·~3 min drive

Atlantsolía · 279.8 kr/L petrol

#2.Bjarkarholt
2.2 km·~3 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Langitangi
2.8 km·~3 min drive

Olís · 310.8 kr/L petrol

#4.Barðastaðir
5.1 km·~6 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near Reykjavík Area

Tours

#1.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 →
#2.A Magical Day in Iceland - a private custom made tour - Up to 9 passengers
8 hours

So often our customers ask for something different.

from 195.000 ISKView tour →
#3.A Premium Private Tour of Ancient Legends and Natural Marvels of Snæfellsnes!
11 hours

Come with us on an journey to the land of Snæfellsnes, an ancient realm steeped in legends and wonder.

from 323.999 ISKView tour →
3 tours near Reykjavík Area

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