About
Krossnesfjall rises to 646 m in the Westfjords, Iceland — the 45th highest of the 189 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 61, 35 km away.
Map of Krossnesfjall
Map
66.0620°N, 21.5471°W · Westfjords
Plan your visit
Elevation
- 646 m above sea level
Off the main road
- 34.5 km from Route 61
Nearest town
- Hólmavík — 38.9 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
- 214 km in a straight line
What else is close
- 78 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Krossnesfjall
3 Hour Djúpuvík Adventure - ATVfrom 39.000 ISK · 3 h 30 min
1 Hour Drangsnes Adventure - ATVfrom 18.000 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Embark on an exhilarating journey through the Reykjanes Peninsula,from 42.990 ISK · 8 h
Hornstrandir Panoramafrom 63.100 ISK · 10 h
Wildlife and Arctic Foxesfrom 63.100 ISK · 10 h
Around the Wallsfrom 16.500 ISK · 2 h 30 min
Avoid the crowdsfrom 60.000 ISK · 6 h
Bike and Kayak Combofrom 27.900 ISK · 7 h
Dynjandi Waterfall & Iceland’s Oldest Bookstore - Westfjords Cruise Tourfrom 21.490 ISK · 4 hKrossnesfjall weather and conditions
Last updated
4°Cmostly clear · feels -2°C7 m/sgusts 159 h 38 mdaylight · 08:22 – 18:01
Tonight
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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
Cars & campers
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Photos & videos
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Nearby
km column = your drive
- 1Kálfatindar1 km
- 2Litlafellshyrna1 km
- 3Hlíðarhúsafjall3 km
- 4Urðartindur3 km
- 5Seljanesfjall5 km
Hot springs
- 1
Krossnes2 km - 2Hákarlavogur13 km
- 3Geothermal hot spring near Árneshreppur20 km
Fuel
- 1
Norðurfjörður1 km · 310.9 kr/L - 2
Hólmavík41 km · 310.9 kr/L - 3
Drangsnes42 km · 310.9 kr/L
Tours
Avoid the crowdsfrom 60.000 ISK · 6 hours
Bike and Kayak Combofrom 27.900 ISK · 7 hours
BIRD CLIFFS & BEAUTIFUL BEACHES - bikingfrom 36.800 ISK · 9 hours
Frequently
asked
questions
How do I get to Krossnesfjall?
Krossnesfjall 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 Krossnesfjall 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 Krossnesfjall?
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 Krossnesfjall?
Krossnesfjall is 646 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.
Data & sources
Everything on this page comes from the sources below. Live feeds refresh automatically.
Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · laye · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
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
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