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Lyklafell rises to 281 m in the Reykjavík Area, Iceland — the 99th highest of the 147 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 1, 2.7 km away.
Map of Lyklafell
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64.0841°N, 21.5337°W · Reykjavík Area
Plan your visit
Elevation- 281 m above sea level
Off the main road- 2.7 km from Route 1
Nearest town- Mosfellsbær — 12.2 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 21 km in a straight line
What else is close- 849 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Lyklafell
Hengill Geothermal ATV Tour Near Reykjavík – 1.5 Hoursfrom 14.399 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Volcano Valley ATV Tour Near Reykjavík – 2.5 Hoursfrom 19.999 ISK · 2 h 30 min
Dog Sledding Near Reykjavikfrom 34.900 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Day Trek to Hengill and the hidden Hot Spring: The Lost Treasurefrom 21.187 ISK · 9 h
Day Hike to Grimannsfell: Helgufoss Waterfall and the Literary Legacyfrom 13.418 ISK · 5 h 30 min
Viking Horses Sleipnir Evening Tourfrom 29.900 ISK · 1 h 45 min
Icelandic Wool Yarn Factory Tourfrom 2.990 ISK · 1 h
Northern Lights - ATV Reykjavik VIKING RIDERS Adventurefrom 23.000 ISK · 2 h 30 min
Midnight Sun - Viking way ATV Adventure with transfer from Reykjavikfrom 23.000 ISK · 2 h
Blue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 min
Golden Circle and Laugarás Lagoon Lerki Admissionfrom 23.039 ISK · 9 h 30 min
Spirit of the Aurora (28 person max vehicle)from 14.990 ISK · 5 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionLyklafell weather and conditions
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5°Covercast · feels -1°C8 m/sgusts 119 h 51 mdaylight · 08:16 – 18:07
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Northern lights forecast by region
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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Nearby
km column = your drive
- 1Vífilfellsöxl4 km
- 2
Vífilsfell5 km - 3Sauðadalahnúkar6 km
- 4
Blákollur6 km - 5Búrfell6 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Natural hot pot near Mosfellsbær10 km
- 2Geothermal hot spring near Ölfus10 km
- 3Geothermal hot spring near Grafarholt og Úlfarsárdalur11 km
Fuel
- 1
Norðlingaholt11 km · 310.8 kr/L - 2
Mosfellsbær12 km · 279.8 kr/L - 3Kirkjustétt12 km · 279.8 kr/L
Supermarkets
Tours
A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!from 159.000 ISK · 8 hours 
A Magical Day in Iceland - a private custom made tour - Up to 9 passengersfrom 195.000 ISK · 8 hours 
Adventure in Landmannalaugar and Hot Springs - Reykjavík and Hellafrom 26.900 ISK · 13 hours
Frequently
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How do I get to Lyklafell?
Lyklafell is in Reykjavík Area. 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 Lyklafell 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 Lyklafell?
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 Lyklafell?
Lyklafell is 281 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 · Reykholt · 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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