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Margrétarfell

Westfjords, Iceland459 m elevation
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Margrétarfell

Westfjords, Iceland459 m elevation

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Margrétarfell rises to 459 m in the Westfjords, Iceland — the 111th highest of the 189 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 61, 4 km away.

Map of Margrétarfell

Margrétarfell is in the Westfjords, Iceland at 65.7848°N, 22.1909°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Plan your visit

Elevation
459 m above sea level
Off the main road
4 km from Route 61
Nearest town
Hólmavík — 24.4 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
183 km in a straight line
What else is close
44 mapped places within 20 km

Margrétarfell weather and conditions

At Margrétarfell in Westfjords, conditions as of 30 August 2026, 13:15 (Iceland time): 6°C (feels like 2°C), mostly clear, wind 4 m/s gusting to 7 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 54 m (sunrise 06:02, sunset 20:56). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 30 August 2026, 13:15· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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How do I get to Margrétarfell?
Margrétarfell 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 Margrétarfell 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 Margrétarfell?
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 Margrétarfell?
Margrétarfell is 459 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.

Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Miðfell2 km
  2. 2Háafell5 km
  3. 3Tindar7 km
  4. 4Laugabólsfjall9 km
  5. 5Regerður10 km

Hot Springs

#1.Nauteyrarlaug
16 km·~19 min drive

A natural hot spring in the Westfjords — a simple geothermal pool in a remote spot. No…

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Súðavíkurhreppur
19 km·~23 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Hörgshlíðarlaug
21 km·~25 min drive

Geothermal spot

#4.Keldulaug
21 km·~26 min drive

A natural hot spring pool in the Westfjords — a basic stone-lined pool, naturally heated,…

4 hot springs near Westfjords

Campsites

#1.Tjaldsvæðið Djúpadal
23 km·~27 min drive

Djúpidalur offers a family friendly campground close to Reykhólar. Possibility to stay at…

#2.Heydalur í Mjóafirði
23 km·~28 min drive

The Heydalur camping site is located 130 km from Isafjordur, 110km from Holmavik. Once…

#3.Hólmavík
25 km·~30 min drive

The Holmavik camping site is located next to the villages swimming pool.

#4.Bjarkalundur Campsite
26 km·~31 min drive

Campers at Bjarkalundur can enjoy beautiful outdoor surroundings, with plenty of…

4 campsites near Westfjords

Supermarkets

#1.Krambúð
25 km·~30 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#2.Kaupfélag Steingrímsfjarðar
36 km·~43 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Nettó
53 km·~64 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#4.SAM
54 km·~65 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Westfjords

Gas stations

#1.Hólmavík
25 km·~29 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#2.Bjarkalundur
26 km·~31 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Drangsnes
36 km·~43 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Reykhólar
37 km·~44 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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