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Kroppstaðafjall

Westfjords, Iceland768 m elevation

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Kroppstaðafjall

Westfjords, Iceland768 m elevation

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Kroppstaðafjall rises to 768 m in the Westfjords, Iceland — the 11th highest of the 189 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 60, 2.9 km away.

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Kroppstaðafjall is in the Westfjords, Iceland at 66.0053°N, 23.3133°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Elevation: 768 m above sea level
Off the main road: 2.9 km from Route 60
Nearest town: Flateyri — 10.4 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 216 km in a straight line
What else is close: 143 mapped places within 20 km

Kroppstaðafjall weather and conditions

At Kroppstaðafjall in Westfjords, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 04:15 (Iceland time): 1°C (feels like -3°C), overcast, wind 2 m/s gusting to 11 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 56 m (sunrise 06:06, sunset 21:02). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

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Cars & campers

−12%exclusive discountFree cancellation

KEF airport pickup 24/74.8

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 Kroppstaðafjall

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 Kroppstaðafjall?

Kroppstaðafjall 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 Kroppstaðafjall 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 Kroppstaðafjall?

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 Kroppstaðafjall?

Kroppstaðafjall is 768 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.

Nearby

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Waterfalls

#1.Bunárfoss

8 km·~10 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

#2.Valagil

10 km·~13 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

#3.Bulafoss

18 km·~21 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

#4.Bæjarfoss

30 km·~36 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

4 waterfalls near Westfjords

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Ísafjörður

8.6 km·~10 min drive

Natural hot spring

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Ísafjarðarbær

11 km·~13 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Gjörvidalslaug

15 km·~18 min drive

Hot spring in East Iceland. Natural geothermal bathing spot.

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Bolungarvíkurkaupstaður

17 km·~20 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

4 hot springs near Westfjords

Campsites

#1.Korpudalur

2.7 km·~3 min drive

The camp site Korpudalur is in the fjord Önundarfjörður, close to Ísafjörður.

#2.Tungudalur, Ísafirði

8.2 km·~10 min drive

The Tungudalur camping site is Isafjordurs main camping site.

#3.Tjaldsvæði Flateyrar

10 km·~12 min drive

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

#4.Flateyri

10 km·~12 min drive

Flateyri is North-west of Onundarfjordur. The village is now a part of the Isafjordur…

4 campsites near Westfjords

Supermarkets

#1.Bónus

8.8 km·~11 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#2.SAM

8.8 km·~11 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Nettó

12 km·~14 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#4.Kjörbúðin

17 km·~21 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Westfjords

Gas stations

#1.Ísafjörður

8.8 km·~11 min drive

Orkan · 306.7 kr/L petrol

#2.Flateyri

10 km·~12 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Súðavík

15 km·~18 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#4.Þingeyri

16 km·~20 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