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Map of Jafnafell
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65.3111°N, 21.2986°W · West Iceland
Plan your visit
Elevation
- 252 m above sea level
Off the main road
- 4.5 km from Route 68
Nearest town
- Hvammstangi — 19 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
- 133 km in a straight line
What else is close
- 38 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Jafnafell
Experience the Settlement Period Farm of Eirik the Red and Leif Eirikssonfrom 2.900 ISK · 1 h
3 Hour Djúpuvík Adventure - ATVfrom 39.000 ISK · 3 h 30 min
1 Hour Drangsnes Adventure - ATVfrom 18.000 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Cave Explorerfrom 9.000 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Krauma nature baths - Admission feefrom 7.900 ISK · 1 h
Into The Glacier - From Húsafellfrom 27.900 ISK · 4 h
Husafell Canyon Bathsfrom 10.900 ISK · 1 h 45 min
Into The Glacier - With Snowmobiling From Húsafellfrom 36.900 ISK · 4 h 30 min
ATV Quad Adventure in Húsafell: Rivers & Mountain Viewsfrom 17.990 ISK · 1 hJafnafell weather and conditions
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In season now · Winter in IcelandInto The Glacier - From Húsafellfrom 27.900 ISK · 4 hAll 1,648 tours
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Nearby
km column = your drive
- 1Hrafnadalsfjall2 km
- 2Bakkafell3 km
- 3Hjarðarfell6 km
- 4Skógarfjall6 km
- 5Viðarmúli8 km
Hot springs
- 1Natural hot pot near Húnaþing vestra10 km
- 2Geothermal hot spring near Húnaþing vestra11 km
- 3
Gvendarlaug22 km
Fuel
- 1
Laugarbakki19 km · 279.8 kr/L - 2Hvammstangi19 km · 308.6 kr/L
- 3
Staðarskáli21 km · 310.9 kr/L
Supermarkets
- 1Kaupfélag Vestur-Húnvetninga19 km
- 2Krambúð31 km
- 3Kaupfélag Steingrímsfjarðar43 km
Tours
Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountainfrom 17.656 ISK · 6 hours 30 minutes
From Grundarfjörður Port: Private Snaefellsness Tourfrom 269.900 ISK · 8 hours
Grundarfjörður Cruise Tour: Snæfellsnes Peninsula from the portfrom 24.500 ISK · 5 hours 30 minutes
Frequently
asked
questions
How do I get to Jafnafell?
Jafnafell 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 Jafnafell 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 Jafnafell?
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 Jafnafell?
Jafnafell is 252 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.
Data & sources
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
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