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Kötlufjall

North Iceland, Iceland907 m elevation
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Kötlufjall

North Iceland, Iceland907 m elevation

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Kötlufjall rises to 907 m in North Iceland — the 238th highest of the 685 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 82, 2.5 km away.

Map of Kötlufjall

Kötlufjall is in North Iceland at 65.8633°N, 18.3169°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Elevation
907 m above sea level
Off the main road
2.5 km from Route 82
Nearest town
Hauganes — 6 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
256 km in a straight line
What else is close
167 mapped places within 20 km

Kötlufjall weather and conditions

At Kötlufjall in North Iceland, conditions as of 27 August 2026, 05:30 (Iceland time): 0°C (feels like -4°C), light drizzle, wind 4 m/s, 0.1 mm precipitation in the last hour. Daylight today: 14 h 55 m (sunrise 05:46, sunset 20:41). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

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How do I get to Kötlufjall?
Kötlufjall is in North 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 Kötlufjall 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 Kötlufjall?
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 Kötlufjall?
Kötlufjall is 907 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.

Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Reistarfjall4 km
  2. 2Kúgilshnjúkur6 km
  3. 3Skeiðahnjúkur6 km
  4. 4Dýjahnjúkur6 km
  5. 5Grundarhnjúkur6 km

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Dalvíkurbyggð
4.2 km·~5 min drive

Hot_tub hot spring

#2.Hjalteyri Hot Tub
5.6 km·~7 min drive

Hjalteyri Hot Tub is a small geothermal bathing spot in North Iceland with mineral-rich,…

#3.Hauganes Hot Tubs
7.1 km·~8 min drive

Free oceanside tubs in fishing village on Eyjafjörður. Local hangout.

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Grýtubakkahreppur
12 km·~14 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

4 hot springs near North Iceland

Campsites

#1.Tjaldsvæði Hauganesi
6.7 km·~8 min drive

North Iceland camping option. Less crowded than the south, with dramatic landscapes and…

#2.Hauganes, Dalvíkurbyggð
6.9 km·~8 min drive

The camp site is in a quiet are in the small village Hauganesin the fjord Eyjafjörður.

#3.Grenivík
12 km·~14 min drive

The camp site at Grenivík is located in a good location in northern Iceland. The…

#4.Ártún
12 km·~15 min drive

The town of Grenivík is only a short distance from Ártún. At Grenivík you can find a…

4 campsites near North Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Jónsabúð
11 km·~13 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Kjörbúðin
16 km·~19 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Bónus
20 km·~24 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#4.Krónan
22 km·~26 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near North Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Árskógssandur
9.2 km·~11 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#2.Grenivík
11 km·~13 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Dalvík
15 km·~18 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#4.Akureyri Sjafnargata
20 km·~24 min drive

ÓB · 303.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near North Iceland

Tours

#1.(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss
6 hours 30 minutes

Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area are an absolute must if you're exploring the North!

from 25.300 ISKView tour →
#2.(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri
6 hours

Discover the wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide.

from 25.900 ISKView tour →
#3.Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyri
5 hours

The freedom of covering all kinds of terrain on a snowmobile is something everyone should experience.

from 166.750 ISKView tour →
3 tours near North Iceland

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