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Kolgrafamúli

West Iceland, Iceland427 m elevation

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Kolgrafamúli

West Iceland, Iceland427 m elevation

About

Kolgrafamúli rises to 427 m in West Iceland — the 258th highest of the 385 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 54, 1.2 km away.

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Kolgrafamúli is in West Iceland at 64.9496°N, 23.0789°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Elevation: 427 m above sea level
Getting there: Road 54 (Vatnaleið-Grundarf)
Off the main road: 1.2 km from Route 54
Nearest town: Grundarfjörður — 9.1 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 104 km in a straight line
What else is close: 181 mapped places within 20 km

Kolgrafamúli weather and conditions

At Kolgrafamúli in West Iceland, conditions as of 29 August 2026, 15:45 (Iceland time): 7°C (feels like 3°C), overcast, wind 3 m/s gusting to 6 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 47 m (sunrise 06:09, sunset 20:56). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

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Cars & campers

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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

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Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

Sleep right by the trailhead, wake up at the falls — F-road ready from mid-June.

Tours near Kolgrafamúli

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Small groups

Hiking

Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountain

IF THIS ONE SHOWS UNAVAILABLE, CHECK OUR OTHER DAY TOURS as we run one tour per day.

Duration6 hours 30 minutes

HighlightsWest Iceland

From Grundarfjörður Port: Private Snaefellsness Tour

Step away from busy destinations like the Golden Circle and the South Coast with the tour.

Duration8 hours

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Grundarfjordur Port: Small Group Snaefellsnes Peninsula from Cruise Terminal

Join a small group shore excursion from Grundarfjordur Port and explore the landscapes of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula often call

Duration5 hours

HighlightsWest Iceland

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25.340 ISK

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Photos & videos

Kolgrafamúli — photo by Hansueli Krapf · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0

Photo: Hansueli Krapf · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0

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How do I get to Kolgrafamúli?

Kolgrafamúli 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 Kolgrafamúli 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 Kolgrafamúli?

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 Kolgrafamúli?

Kolgrafamúli is 427 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.

Nearby

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Waterfalls

#1.Grundarfoss

8 km·~10 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#2.Selvalafoss

8.1 km·~10 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#3.Kvernárfoss

8.9 km·~11 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#4.Kirkjufellsfoss

11 km·~14 min drive

Famous for the view WITH Kirkjufell mountain behind it. You've seen this shot a million…

4 waterfalls near West Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Grundarfjarðarbær

1.8 km·~2 min drive

Natural hot spring

#2.Natural hot pot near Grundarfjarðarbær

9 km·~11 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Snæfellsbær

14 km·~16 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Stykkishólmur

21 km·~26 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

4 hot springs near West Iceland

Campsites

#1.Grundarfjörður

9 km·~11 min drive

The camp site in Grundarfjörður is located above the town with a unique view either to…

#2.Tjaldsvæðið í Stykkishólmi

21 km·~25 min drive

West Iceland camping. Access to Snæfellsnes peninsula and western attractions. Good…

#3.Stykkishólmur

21 km·~25 min drive

The camping site in Stykkisholmur is centrally located and has many features.

#4.Ólafsvík

29 km·~35 min drive

The camp site is located in the edge of town. There is a toilet, hot and cold water,…

4 campsites near West Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Kjörbúðin

9 km·~11 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Bónus

21 km·~26 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#3.Kassinn

30 km·~36 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Krambúð

64 km·~77 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near West Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Grundarfjörður

8.5 km·~10 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#2.Stykkishólmur

21 km·~25 min drive

Atlantsolía · 279.8 kr/L petrol

#3.Breiðablik

23 km·~28 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Ólafsvík

30 km·~36 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near West Iceland

Tours

#1.Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountain

6 hours 30 minutes

IF THIS ONE SHOWS UNAVAILABLE, CHECK OUR OTHER DAY TOURS as we run one tour per day.

from 18.101 ISKView tour →

#2.From Grundarfjörður Port: Private Snaefellsness Tour

8 hours

Step away from busy destinations like the Golden Circle and the South Coast with the tour.

from 269.900 ISKView tour →

#3.Grundarfjordur Port: Small Group Snaefellsnes Peninsula from Cruise Terminal

5 hours

Join a small group shore excursion from Grundarfjordur Port and explore the landscapes of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula often call

from 25.340 ISKView tour →

3 tours near West Iceland

Data & sources

Everything on this page comes from the sources below. Live feeds refresh automatically.

Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Hansueli Krapf · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
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