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Hvalfell

West Iceland, Iceland852 m elevation

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Hvalfell

West Iceland, Iceland852 m elevation

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Hvalfell rises to 852 m in West Iceland — the 54th highest of the 385 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 47, 7 km away.

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Hvalfell is in West Iceland at 64.3850°N, 21.2093°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Elevation: 852 m above sea level
Off the main road: 7 km from Route 47
Nearest town: Melahverfi — 30.3 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 44 km in a straight line
What else is close: 349 mapped places within 20 km

Hvalfell weather and conditions

At Hvalfell in West Iceland, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 06:15 (Iceland time): -2°C (feels like -5°C), fog, wind 1 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 43 m (sunrise 06:04, sunset 20:47). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 1 September 2026, 06:15· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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West Reykjavík South Coast North East Westfjords Reykjanes Highlands

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Cars & campers

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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 Hvalfell

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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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Photos & videos

Hvalfell — photo by Reykholt · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

Photo: Reykholt · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

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How do I get to Hvalfell?

Hvalfell 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 Hvalfell 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 Hvalfell?

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 Hvalfell?

Hvalfell is 852 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.

Nearby

km column = your drive

Waterfalls

#1.Breiðifoss

1.5 km·~2 min drive

A waterfall in Iceland.

#2.Glymur

2.1 km·~3 min drive

Iceland's second tallest waterfall at 198 meters. Getting there is an adventure — cave…

#3.Stóragil

2.5 km·~3 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#4.Staur

2.7 km·~3 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

4 waterfalls near West Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Krosslaug

13 km·~16 min drive

Krosslaug is a small 42°C natural hot spring in West Iceland, used mostly by locals…

#2.Natural hot pot near Borgarbyggð

17 km·~20 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Kjósarhreppur

17 km·~21 min drive

Natural hot spring

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Hvalfjarðarsveit

19 km·~23 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

4 hot springs near West Iceland

Campsites

#1.Hvannabrekka

13 km·~15 min drive

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

#2.Nyrðri-Leirar

13 km·~16 min drive

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

#3.Fagrabrekka

13 km·~16 min drive

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

#4.Bjarteyjarsandur

15 km·~17 min drive

Bjarteyjarsandur is a farm in the fjord Hvalfjörður. A small and family friendly camp…

4 campsites near West Iceland

F-Roads

#1.F508 Skorradalsvegur

25 km·~29 min drive

Power line road with hidden waterfalls

1 f-roads near West Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Krambúðin

30 km·~35 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#2.Nettó

34 km·~41 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#3.Krónan

34 km·~41 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#4.Bónus

34 km·~41 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near West Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Ferstikla

19 km·~23 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#2.Grundartangi

28 km·~33 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#3.Laugarvatn

29 km·~35 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Reykholt

31 km·~37 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.

Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Reykholt · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
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