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Kjölur rises to 748 m in West Iceland — the 94th highest of the 385 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 48, 4 km away.
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64.3098°N, 21.3420°W · West Iceland
Plan your visit
Elevation- 748 m above sea level
Off the main road- 4 km from Route 48
Nearest town- Reykjavíkurborg — 22.4 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 34 km in a straight line
What else is close- 441 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Kjölur
Kerlingafjöll 4x4 Tourfrom 79.900 ISK · 12 h
Self drive: Wetsuit Snorkeling in Silfra - with underwater photosfrom 22.990 ISK · 2 h 30 min
Snorkeling Silfra Tour - meet on locationfrom 21.499 ISK
Diving Silfra Tour - Selfdrivefrom 34.499 ISK · 3 h
Day Hike to Moskardshnjukar: The Knife's Edgefrom 12.430 ISK · 5 h
Day Hike to Grimannsfell: Helgufoss Waterfall and the Literary Legacyfrom 13.418 ISK · 5 h 30 min
Dog Sledding Near Reykjavikfrom 34.900 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Fálkaklettur Via Ferrata close to Reykjavikfrom 19.900 ISK · 3 h
Dog Sleddingfrom 49.900 ISK · 1 h
Into The Glacier - From Húsafellfrom 27.900 ISK · 4 h
Snowmobile on Langjökull Glacier - Meet us in Husafellfrom 33.490 ISK · 2 h
Golden Circle and Laugarás Lagoon Lerki Admissionfrom 23.039 ISK · 9 h 30 minAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionKjölur 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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- 1Búrfell6 km
- 2Sandfell6 km
- 3Langiás7 km
- 4Múlafjall7 km
- 5
Syðstasúla9 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Geothermal hot spring near Kjósarhreppur13 km
- 2Geothermal hot spring near Hvalfjarðarsveit17 km
- 3Natural hot pot near Mosfellsbær18 km
Fuel
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Ferstikla17 km · 308.7 kr/L - 2Grundartangi22 km · 308.7 kr/L
- 3
Mosfellsbær23 km · 279.8 kr/L
Supermarkets
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
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questions
How do I get to Kjölur?
Kjölur 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 Kjölur 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 Kjölur?
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 Kjölur?
Kjölur is 748 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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