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Kárafell

West Iceland, Iceland333 m elevation

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Kárafell

West Iceland, Iceland333 m elevation

About

Kárafell rises to 333 m in West Iceland — the 322nd highest of the 385 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 54, 2.3 km away.

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Kárafell is in West Iceland at 64.9491°N, 22.5638°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Elevation: 333 m above sea level
Off the main road: 2.3 km from Route 54
Nearest town: Stykkishólmur — 11.9 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 94 km in a straight line
What else is close: 146 mapped places within 20 km

Kárafell weather and conditions

At Kárafell in West Iceland, conditions as of 30 August 2026, 14:30 (Iceland time): 9°C (feels like 5°C), clear, wind 5 m/s gusting to 8 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 47 m (sunrise 06:07, sunset 20:54). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

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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 Kárafell

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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 Kárafell?

Kárafell 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 Kárafell 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 Kárafell?

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 Kárafell?

Kárafell is 333 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.

Nearby

km column = your drive

Waterfalls

#1.Nátthagafoss

5.6 km·~7 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#2.Rjúkandafoss

12 km·~15 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#3.Rjúkandi

14 km·~16 min drive

A waterfall in Iceland.

#4.Bakkárfoss

15 km·~18 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

4 waterfalls near West Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Sturlungalaug

7.9 km·~9 min drive

Geothermal spot

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Stykkishólmur

16 km·~19 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Landbrotalaug

17 km·~21 min drive

Tiny natural hot pot on Snæfellsnes. Fits two people. Hidden gem.

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Grundarfjarðarbær

25 km·~30 min drive

Natural hot spring

4 hot springs near West Iceland

Campsites

#1.Tjaldsvæðið í Stykkishólmi

16 km·~19 min drive

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

#2.Stykkishólmur

16 km·~19 min drive

The camping site in Stykkisholmur is centrally located and has many features.

#3.Laugargerðisskóli

16 km·~19 min drive

Laugargerðisskóli camping site is open during the summer months. It is located at…

#4.Lindartunga

20 km·~24 min drive

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

4 campsites near West Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Bónus

16 km·~19 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#2.Kjörbúðin

33 km·~39 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Krambúð

42 km·~50 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#4.Kassinn

54 km·~65 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near West Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Breiðablik

12 km·~15 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Stykkishólmur

16 km·~19 min drive

Atlantsolía · 279.8 kr/L petrol

#3.Grundarfjörður

32 km·~39 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#4.Búðardalur

41 km·~50 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 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.

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