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Klofnafell rises to 715 m in the Highlands, Iceland — the 165th highest of the 186 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 26, 12 km away.
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64.2132°N, 18.7582°W · Highlands
Plan your visit
Elevation- 715 m above sea level
Off the main road- 11.5 km from Route 26
Nearest town- Kirkjubæjarklaustur — 60 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 154 km in a straight line
What else is close- 38 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Klofnafell
Highlands Hiking: Small Group Landmannalaugar Hike & Hot Springs - Without transferfrom 16.500 ISK · 5 h
Bus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavikfrom 12.220 ISK · 4 h
Hvannadalshnúkur - Iceland's highest summitfrom 57.999 ISK · 15 h
Red Glacier Monster Truck Tour - Unique Langjökull Glacier Tour from Gullfossfrom 22.900 ISK · 4 h
Ice Cave and Glacier Tour in Glacier Monster Truck from Gullfossfrom 24.900 ISK · 4 h
Glacier Snowmobiling & Ice Cave from Geysir Areafrom 38.990 ISK · 5 h
Kayak River Ridefrom 30.990 ISK · 3 h
Family Fun Raftingfrom 19.990 ISK · 3 h
River Fun Raftingfrom 22.990 ISK · 3 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 regionKlofnafell 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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- 1Dreki6 km
- 2Þykkuöldur21 km
- 3Skúmstungnaheiði38 km
- 4Fremriseta40 km
- 5Skrokkalda42 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
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Brennisteinsalda29 km - 2
Landmannalaugar Hot River29 km - 3Geothermal hot spring near Rangárþing ytra29 km
Fuel
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Hrauneyjar26 km · 315.8 kr/L - 2
Kirkjubæjarklaustur58 km · 308.7 kr/L - 3
Árnes75 km · 310.9 kr/L
Supermarkets
Tours
(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafossfrom 25.300 ISK · 6 hours 30 minutes
(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyrifrom 25.900 ISK · 6 hours 
A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!from 159.000 ISK · 8 hours
Frequently
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How do I get to Klofnafell?
Klofnafell is in Highlands. 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 Klofnafell 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 Klofnafell?
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 Klofnafell?
Klofnafell is 715 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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