About
Laugabólsfjall rises to 265 m in the Westfjords, Iceland — the 175th highest of the 189 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 61, 13 km away.
Map of Laugabólsfjall
Map
65.8097°N, 22.3872°W · Westfjords
Plan your visit
Elevation
- 265 m above sea level
Getting there
- Road F66 (Kollafj.heiði)
Off the main road
- 12.6 km from Route 61
Nearest town
- Hólmavík — 33.8 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
- 186 km in a straight line
What else is close
- 60 mapped places within 20 km
Good to know
- Reached on an F-road. Icelandic law requires a 4WD vehicle on F-roads, and they open only for the summer season — check the current status before setting out.
Tours near Laugabólsfjall
Embark on an exhilarating journey through the Reykjanes Peninsula,from 42.990 ISK · 8 h
Avoid the crowdsfrom 60.000 ISK · 6 h
Hornstrandir Panoramafrom 63.100 ISK · 10 h
Wildlife and Arctic Foxesfrom 63.100 ISK · 10 h
Bike and Kayak Combofrom 27.900 ISK · 7 h
Around the Wallsfrom 16.500 ISK · 2 h 30 min
Dynjandi Waterfall & Iceland’s Oldest Bookstore - Westfjords Cruise Tourfrom 21.490 ISK · 4 h
Lake Escapefrom 35.000 ISK · 4 h
Hike and Waterfall tripfrom 55.000 ISK · 6 hLaugabólsfjall weather and conditions
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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
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Photos & videos
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Nearby
km column = your drive
- 1Regerður3 km
- 2Kirkjubólsháls3 km
- 3Háafell4 km
- 4Tindar5 km
- 5Margrétarfell9 km
Hot springs
- 1Geothermal hot spring near Súðavíkurhreppur10 km
- 2Hörgshlíðarlaug11 km
- 3Nauteyrarlaug12 km
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 Laugabólsfjall?
Laugabólsfjall 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 Laugabólsfjall 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 Laugabólsfjall?
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 Laugabólsfjall?
Laugabólsfjall is 265 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 · Helgi Halldórsson from Reykjavík, Iceland · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
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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