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Hurðarbaksfell

West Iceland, Iceland172 m elevation

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Hurðarbaksfell

West Iceland, Iceland172 m elevation

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Hurðarbaksfell rises to 172 m in West Iceland — the 372nd highest of the 385 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 50, 2.1 km away.

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Hurðarbaksfell is in West Iceland at 64.6819°N, 21.3837°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Elevation: 172 m above sea level
Getting there: Road 518 (Þverá-Reykholt)
Off the main road: 2.1 km from Route 50
Nearest town: Kleppjárnsreykir — 2.9 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 65 km in a straight line
What else is close: 159 mapped places within 20 km

Hurðarbaksfell weather and conditions

At Hurðarbaksfell in West Iceland, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 22:15 (Iceland time): 6°C (feels like 0°C), overcast, wind 8 m/s gusting to 14 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 45 m (sunrise 06:03, sunset 20:49). 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

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 Hurðarbaksfell

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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 Hurðarbaksfell?

Hurðarbaksfell 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 Hurðarbaksfell 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 Hurðarbaksfell?

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 Hurðarbaksfell?

Hurðarbaksfell is 172 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.

Nearby

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Waterfalls

#1.Klettsfoss

6.2 km·~7 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#2.Vaðfoss

6.8 km·~8 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#3.Litlifoss

6.8 km·~8 min drive

A waterfall in Iceland.

#4.Götufoss

6.9 km·~8 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

4 waterfalls near West Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Borgarbyggð

2.3 km·~3 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#2.Árhver

2.8 km·~3 min drive

Natural hot spring

#3.Skrifla

4.9 km·~6 min drive

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

#4.Snorralaug

5 km·~6 min drive

Medieval hot pool where historian Snorri Sturluson bathed 800 years ago — a protected…

4 hot springs near West Iceland

Campsites

#1.Hverinn, Kleppjárnsreykjum

3 km·~4 min drive

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

#2.Varmaland

10 km·~12 min drive

The camp site at Varmaland is a big and spacious area and is well suitable for groups and…

#3.Fossatún

13 km·~16 min drive

Fossatún is located between Borgarnes and Reykholt in Borgarfjörður. The environment and…

#4.Selsskógur

20 km·~23 min drive

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

4 campsites near West Iceland

F-Roads

#1.F508 Skorradalsvegur

14 km·~17 min drive

Power line road with hidden waterfalls

#2.F570 Jökulshálsvegur

19 km·~23 min drive

Mountain road near Snæfellsjökull glacier

2 f-roads near West Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Hyrnan

29 km·~35 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Ljómalind

29 km·~35 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Nettó

30 km·~35 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#4.Bónus

30 km·~35 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near West Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Reykholt

5.2 km·~6 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Hreðavatnsskáli

12 km·~15 min drive

Orkan · 303.6 kr/L petrol

#3.Baulan

13 km·~16 min drive

Orkan · 279.7 kr/L petrol

#4.Húsafell

25 km·~29 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 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

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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