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Kjölur

Westfjords, Iceland376 m elevation

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Kjölur

Westfjords, Iceland376 m elevation

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Kjölur rises to 376 m in the Westfjords, Iceland — the 139th highest of the 189 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 62, 13 km away.

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Kjölur is in the Westfjords, Iceland at 65.5384°N, 24.2416°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Elevation: 376 m above sea level
Getting there: Road 612 (Kollsv.v.-Hvallátur)
Off the main road: 12.9 km from Route 62
Nearest town: Patreksfjörður — 13.1 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 189 km in a straight line
What else is close: 59 mapped places within 20 km

Kjölur weather and conditions

At Kjölur in Westfjords, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 09:15 (Iceland time): 4°C (feels like 0°C), overcast, wind 4 m/s gusting to 7 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 52 m (sunrise 06:11, sunset 21:03). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

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Cars & campers

−12%exclusive discountFree cancellation

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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 Kjölur

Free cancellation

Small groups

Iceland tour

Avoid the crowds

Book this tour and let us know what you'd love to see or do in the Westfjords—water sports included if you're up for it!

Bike and Kayak Combo

Combine our classic tours Calm Water Kayaking and Around the Walls to create a full day of activities.

BIRD CLIFFS & BEAUTIFUL BEACHES - biking

The tour starts at the Westfjords Adventures office in Patreksfjörður from where we will drive 60 km to the Látrabjarg cliffs.

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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 376 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.

Nearby

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Waterfalls

#1.Svuntufoss

22 km·~26 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

#2.Foss

33 km·~40 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

#3.Pennugil

49 km·~58 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

#4.Þingmannaá

52 km·~63 min drive

A waterfall in Iceland.

4 waterfalls near Westfjords

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Patreksfjörður

13 km·~16 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Vesturbyggð

20 km·~24 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Pollurinn

29 km·~35 min drive

Four pools in Tálknafjörður at different temps (36-46°C). Pick your preference. Basic…

#4.Reykjafjarðarlaug

37 km·~44 min drive

Geothermal spot

4 hot springs near Westfjords

Campsites

#1.Breiðavík við Látrabjarg

5.2 km·~6 min drive

At the camping site in Breidavik there are number of possibilities to experience Iceland…

#2.Tjaldsvæði á Patreksfirði

14 km·~16 min drive

Westfjords campsite. Remote location rewards those who make the journey. Dramatic…

#3.Patreksfjörður

14 km·~17 min drive

In Patreksfjordur the family can do various things together. The town stands between the…

#4.Melanes, Rauðasandi

17 km·~20 min drive

The Melanes camping site is a new 2.5 acre site located down by the Raudasandur in…

4 campsites near Westfjords

Supermarkets

#1.Fjölval

13 km·~15 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Albina

14 km·~16 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Kassinn

75 km·~91 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Bónus

76 km·~91 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Westfjords

Gas stations

#1.Patreksfjörður

14 km·~16 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Tálknafjörður

21 km·~26 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Bíldudalur

34 km·~40 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#4.Flókalundur

50 km·~59 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near Westfjords

Tours

#1.Avoid the crowds

6 hours

Book this tour and let us know what you'd love to see or do in the Westfjords—water sports included if you're up for it!

from 45.000 ISKView tour →

#2.Bike and Kayak Combo

7 hours

Combine our classic tours Calm Water Kayaking and Around the Walls to create a full day of activities.

from 27.900 ISKView tour →

#3.BIRD CLIFFS & BEAUTIFUL BEACHES - biking

9 hours

The tour starts at the Westfjords Adventures office in Patreksfjörður from where we will drive 60 km to the Látrabjarg cliffs.

from 36.800 ISKView tour →

3 tours near Westfjords

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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