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Hoffell rises to 1,092 m in East Iceland — the 38th highest of the 371 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 1, 3.9 km away.
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64.9697°N, 14.0563°W · East Iceland
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Elevation- 1,092 m above sea level
Off the main road- 3.9 km from Route 1
Nearest town- Fáskrúðsfjörður — 4.6 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 387 km in a straight line
What else is close- 141 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Hoffell
Mjóifjörður Super Jeep Tour - Eskifjörðurfrom 42.000 ISK · 5 h
Abandoned Fjords Super Jeep Tourfrom 42.000 ISK · 5 h
Wild Reindeer Experiencefrom 36.500 ISK · 4 h
Streiti Coastlinefrom 17.500 ISK · 2 h 30 min
Mindfulness Yoga hike in Breiðdalsvíkfrom 8.700 ISK · 2 h
Mt. Kistufell - Super Jeep tourfrom 36.500 ISK · 4 h
Nature Tour by RIB Boat - from Neskaupstaður- includes Páskahellir, Nípan, Rauðubjörg & Hellisfjörðurfrom 18.490 ISK · 1 h
Wonders of the Wilderness - Seyðisfjörðurfrom 61.000 ISK · 10 h
Mjóifjörður Super Jeep Tour - Seyðisfjörðurfrom 42.000 ISK · 5 h
Skaftafell 5-Hours Adventure Glacier Hikefrom 20.775 ISK · 5 h
Skaftafell Blue Ice Cave and Glacier Walk Tourfrom 19.999 ISK · 3 h
Northern Lights Chase from Glacier Lagoonfrom 25.000 ISK · 5 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionHoffell weather and conditions
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In season now · Winter in IcelandSkaftafell 5-Hours Adventure Glacier Hikefrom 20.775 ISK · 5 hAll 1,648 tours
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- 1Eyrarfjall4 km
- 2Bunga4 km
- 3Þverfell4 km
- 4Eyrarmaður4 km
- 5Kambfjall6 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Geothermal hot spring near Fáskrúðsfjörður5 km
- 2Natural hot pot near Eskifjörður12 km
- 3Geothermal hot spring near Fjarðabyggð18 km
Fuel
- 1Fáskrúðsfjörður4 km · 308.6 kr/L
- 2
Reyðarfjörður10 km · 310.9 kr/L - 3Eskifjörður12 km · 308.6 kr/L
Supermarkets
Tours
- Abandoned Fjords Super Jeep Tourfrom 42.000 ISK · 5 hours
Blue Ice Discoveryfrom 24.900 ISK · 4 hours 
Breidamerkurjökull Glacier Hikefrom 15.377 ISK · 3 hours
Frequently
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questions
How do I get to Hoffell?
Hoffell is in East 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 Hoffell 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 Hoffell?
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 Hoffell?
Hoffell is 1,092 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.
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
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