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Kjölur rises to 166 m in the Westfjords, Iceland — the 186th highest of the 189 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 61, 23 km away.
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66.2393°N, 22.5530°W · Westfjords
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Elevation- 166 m above sea level
Off the main road- 22.5 km from Route 61
Nearest town- Súðavík — 29.1 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 234 km in a straight line
What else is close- 75 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Kjölur
Kerlingafjöll 4x4 Tourfrom 79.900 ISK · 12 h
Hornstrandir Panoramafrom 63.100 ISK · 10 h
Wildlife and Arctic Foxesfrom 63.100 ISK · 10 h
Around the Wallsfrom 16.500 ISK · 2 h 30 min
Bike and Kayak Combofrom 27.900 ISK · 7 h
Dynjandi Waterfall & Iceland’s Oldest Bookstore - Westfjords Cruise Tourfrom 21.490 ISK · 4 h
Lake Escapefrom 35.000 ISK · 4 h
Hike and Waterfall tripfrom 55.000 ISK · 6 h
Hit the fjords with those boards.from 60.000 ISK · 7 h
Blue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 min
Golden Circle and Laugarás Lagoon Lerki Admissionfrom 23.039 ISK · 9 h 30 min
Spirit of the Aurora (28 person max vehicle)from 14.990 ISK · 5 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionKjölur weather and conditions
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In season now · Winter in IcelandBlue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 minAll 1,648 tours
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- 1Kjósarnúpur3 km
- 2Hestur4 km
- 3Tröllafell5 km
- 4Tröllhálsar5 km
- 5Kvíafjall9 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Natural hot pot near Strandabyggð26 km
- 2Geothermal hot spring near Árneshreppur31 km
- 3Gjörvidalslaug32 km
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Tours
Avoid the crowdsfrom 60.000 ISK · 6 hours - Bike and Kayak Combofrom 27.900 ISK · 7 hours
BIRD CLIFFS & BEAUTIFUL BEACHES - bikingfrom 36.800 ISK · 9 hours
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How do I get to Kjölur?
Kjölur is in Westfjords. 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 166 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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