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Highlands, Iceland905 m elevation
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Mosfell

Highlands, Iceland905 m elevation

About

Mosfell rises to 905 m in the Highlands, Iceland — the 126th highest of the 186 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 35, 4.2 km away.

Map of Mosfell

Mosfell is in the Highlands, Iceland at 64.6418°N, 19.4775°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Plan your visit

Elevation
905 m above sea level
Off the main road
4.2 km from Route 35
Nearest town
Bláskógabyggð — 60.1 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
131 km in a straight line
What else is close
99 mapped places within 20 km

Mosfell weather and conditions

At Mosfell in Highlands, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 16:45 (Iceland time): 5°C (feels like 2°C), light drizzle, wind 2 m/s, 0.1 mm precipitation in the last hour. Daylight today: 14 h 45 m (sunrise 05:56, sunset 20:41). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 31 August 2026, 16:45· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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How do I get to Mosfell?
Mosfell 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 Mosfell 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 Mosfell?
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 Mosfell?
Mosfell is 905 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.

Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Mosfellsháls1 km
  2. 2Kúpa3 km
  3. 3Skeljafell4 km
  4. 4Kerlingartindur4 km
  5. 5Ögmundur6 km

Hot Springs

#1.Hveradalir
9 km·~11 min drive

Natural hot spring

#2.Baðlaug Kerlingarfjöll Hot Spring
9.3 km·~11 min drive

Geothermal spot

#3.Sundlaug
9.4 km·~11 min drive

Geothermal spot. Naturally heated, no facilities. Best with few people.

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Hrunamannahreppur
9.6 km·~12 min drive

Natural hot spring

4 hot springs near Highlands

Campsites

#1.Kerlingarfjöll - Highland Base
9.7 km·~12 min drive

The camping site at Mountain Kerlingafjoll is in the vally of Asgard, on the north side…

#2.Árbúðir
11 km·~14 min drive

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

#3.Hvítárnes
14 km·~16 min drive

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

#4.Hveravellir
25 km·~30 min drive

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

4 campsites near Highlands

Supermarkets

#1.Krambúð
70 km·~84 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#2.Krambúðin
77 km·~92 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#3.Kjörbúðin
100 km·~120 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Krónan
106 km·~127 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Highlands

Gas stations

#1.Hrauneyjar
50 km·~60 min drive

Olís · 315.8 kr/L petrol

#2.Geysir
54 km·~65 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Húsafell
66 km·~80 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#4.Brautarhóll
70 km·~84 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

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