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Highlands, Iceland

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Mið-Bálkafell

Highlands, Iceland

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Mið-Bálkafell is a mapped mountain peak in the Highlands, Iceland.

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Mið-Bálkafell is in the Highlands, Iceland at 64.6745°N, 17.6874°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Distance from Reykjavík: 213 km in a straight line
What else is close: 44 mapped places within 20 km

Mið-Bálkafell weather and conditions

At Mið-Bálkafell in Highlands, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 19:30 (Iceland time): 1°C (feels like -4°C), partly cloudy, wind 5 m/s gusting to 9 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 45 m (sunrise 05:48, sunset 20:34). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 31 August 2026, 19:30· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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Cars & campers

−12%exclusive discountFree cancellation

KEF airport pickup 24/74.8

SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

Cheapest real 4WD in the fleet — gravel, the Westfjords and easy summer F-roads without truck prices.

VW Caravelle

Whole family or friend group in one car — gear in the back, room to stretch.

TransmissionAutomatic

12,750 kr15,000 kr/day

Reserve −12%

Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

Sleep right by the trailhead, wake up at the falls — F-road ready from mid-June.

Tours near Mið-Bálkafell

Free cancellation

Small groups

Sightseeing

(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss

Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area are an absolute must if you're exploring the North!

Duration6 hours 30 minutes

HighlightsNorth Iceland

(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri

Discover the wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide.

Duration6 hours

HighlightsNorth Iceland

A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!

Embark on a private adventure through the Golden Circle with Northern Adventurer.

Duration8 hours

HighlightsReykjavík area

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How do I get to Mið-Bálkafell?

Mið-Bálkafell is in Highlands. 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 Mið-Bálkafell 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 Mið-Bálkafell?

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 Mið-Bálkafell?

Elevation for Mið-Bálkafell is not recorded in the open datasets we use. Treat any figure you find online, including on this page, as approximate.

Nearby

km column = your drive

Waterfalls

#1.Skínandi

64 km·~77 min drive

A waterfall in the Highlands.

#2.Drekafoss

65 km·~78 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#3.Skuggafoss

67 km·~81 min drive

Deep in the highlands. You need a 4x4 and some confidence to get here. The reward is…

#4.Hvítárfoss

69 km·~82 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

4 waterfalls near Highlands

Hot Springs

#1.Laugafell

50 km·~60 min drive

Pool hot spring

#2.Guðlaug

58 km·~69 min drive

New seaside hot pot on Langisandur beach in Akranes. Ocean views.

#3.Víti

61 km·~74 min drive

Water hot spring

#4.Víti Askja

62 km·~74 min drive

Volcanic crater lake at Askja. Highland destination, not always safe for bathing - check…

4 hot springs near Highlands

Campsites

#1.Nýidalur

20 km·~24 min drive

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

#2.Laugafell

50 km·~60 min drive

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

#3.Kverkfjöll / Sigurðarskáli

51 km·~61 min drive

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

#4.Drekaskáli Warden Cabin

66 km·~79 min drive

North Iceland camping option. Less crowded than the south, with dramatic landscapes and…

4 campsites near Highlands

F-Roads

#1.F26 Sprengisandsleið

20 km·~24 min drive

The longest highland road

#2.F923 Jökuldalsvegur

22 km·~26 min drive

Near Stuðlagil basalt canyon

2 f-roads near Highlands

Supermarkets

#1.Gvendarkjör

100 km·~120 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Bónus

112 km·~135 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#3.Fisk Kompaní

112 km·~135 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Krambúð

113 km·~136 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Highlands

Gas stations

#1.Freysnes

85 km·~102 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#2.Hrauneyjar

93 km·~112 min drive

Olís · 315.8 kr/L petrol

#3.Kirkjubæjarklaustur

99 km·~119 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#4.Fagurhólsmýri

102 km·~122 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near Highlands

Tours

#1.(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss

6 hours 30 minutes

Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area are an absolute must if you're exploring the North!

from 25.300 ISKView tour →

#2.(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri

6 hours

Discover the wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide.

from 25.900 ISKView tour →

#3.A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!

8 hours

Embark on a private adventure through the Golden Circle with Northern Adventurer.

from 159.000 ISKView tour →

3 tours near Highlands

Data & sources

Everything on this page comes from the sources below. Live feeds refresh automatically.

OpenStreetMapVisitor 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