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Langafell

West Iceland, Iceland896 m elevation
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Langafell

West Iceland, Iceland896 m elevation

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Langafell rises to 896 m in West Iceland — the 42nd highest of the 385 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 52, 20 km away.

Map of Langafell

Langafell is in West Iceland at 64.4955°N, 20.5820°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Plan your visit

Elevation
896 m above sea level
Off the main road
19.8 km from Route 52
Nearest town
Bláskógabyggð — 25.9 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
76 km in a straight line
What else is close
59 mapped places within 20 km

Langafell weather and conditions

At Langafell in West Iceland, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 03:15 (Iceland time): 2°C (feels like -2°C), overcast, wind 3 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 44 m (sunrise 06:01, sunset 20:45). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 31 August 2026, 03:15· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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How do I get to Langafell?
Langafell 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 Langafell 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 Langafell?
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 Langafell?
Langafell is 896 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.

Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Skersli2 km
  2. 2Stóra-Björnsfell5 km
  3. 3Þórólfsfell6 km
  4. 4Sköflungur7 km
  5. 5Hlöðufell9 km

Hot Springs

#1.Kúalaug
24 km·~28 min drive

Two small natural pools near Geysir, around 40°C. No facilities. Delicate surroundings -…

#2.Konungshver
24 km·~29 min drive

mountain in Iceland [Icelandic info]: Norðvestur frá Blesa er Konungshver (9) . Hann…

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Bláskógabyggð
24 km·~29 min drive

Hot_tub hot spring

#4.Blesi
24 km·~29 min drive

Geyser hot spring

4 hot springs near West Iceland

Campsites

#1.Geysir, Haukadal
25 km·~29 min drive

The camp site at Geysir in Haukadal is located next to the famous geyser Geysir and is…

#2.Tjaldsvæði Úthlíð
25 km·~30 min drive

Highland campsite accessible in summer only. F-road driving required. Basic facilities…

#3.Úthlíð, Biskupstungu
25 km·~31 min drive

The camp site Uthlid at Biskupstungur has much to offer. You will find a swimming pool, a…

#4.Skjól
26 km·~32 min drive

Skjól Camping is a new camp site close to the famous Geysir hot spring. It is surrounded…

4 campsites near West Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Krambúðin
32 km·~38 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#2.Krambúð
42 km·~51 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#3.Bónus
63 km·~75 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#4.Ljómalind
64 km·~77 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near West Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Geysir
25 km·~29 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Húsafell
26 km·~32 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#3.Laugarvatn
32 km·~38 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Brautarhóll
36 km·~43 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

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