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Kolbeinsstaðafjall rises to 675 m in West Iceland — the 128th highest of the 385 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 55, 2.1 km away.
Map of Kolbeinsstaðafjall
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64.8318°N, 22.1809°W · West Iceland
Plan your visit
Elevation- 675 m above sea level
Off the main road- 2.1 km from Route 55
Nearest town- Bifröst — 30.6 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 77 km in a straight line
What else is close- 123 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Kolbeinsstaðafjall
1,5h Trail Ride for All Levelsfrom 16.500 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Farm visit to Hestalandfrom 4.500 ISK · 1 h
Settlement & Egils Saga Exhibitionfrom 3.700 ISK · 1 h
Stykkishólmur - Flateyfrom 4.320 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Stykkishólmur - Flatey - Brjánslækurfrom 6.300 ISK · 2 h 30 min
Experience the Settlement Period Farm of Eirik the Red and Leif Eirikssonfrom 2.900 ISK · 1 h
Grundarfjordur Port: Small Group Snaefellsnes Peninsula from Cruise Terminalfrom 25.340 ISK · 5 h
Grundarfjörður Cruise Tour: Snæfellsnes Peninsula from the portfrom 24.500 ISK · 5 h 30 min
Snæfellsnes Peninsula Tour from Grundarfjordur Portfrom 26.240 ISK · 5 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 regionKolbeinsstaðafjall weather and conditions
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2°Covercast · feels -4°C7 m/sgusts 109 h 47 mdaylight · 08:21 – 18:07
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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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KEF airport pickup 24/74.8
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Nearby
km column = your drive
- 1Tröllakirkja1 km
- 2Hrútaborg2 km
- 3Hróbjargastaðafjall4 km
- 4Bleikskjaldarhyrna4 km
- 5Hrossaköst6 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Landbrotalaug7 km
- 2Sturlungalaug20 km
- 3Geothermal hot spring near Borgarbyggð31 km
Fuel
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Breiðablik22 km · 310.9 kr/L - 2Baulan30 km · 279.7 kr/L
- 3Hreðavatnsskáli31 km · 303.6 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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How do I get to Kolbeinsstaðafjall?
Kolbeinsstaðafjall 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 Kolbeinsstaðafjall 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 Kolbeinsstaðafjall?
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 Kolbeinsstaðafjall?
Kolbeinsstaðafjall is 675 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.
Data & sources
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Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Garrett Sears garrettsears · Wikimedia Commons · CC0
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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