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Mosfell rises to 276 m in the Reykjavík Area, Iceland — the 102nd highest of the 147 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 36, 1.6 km away.
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64.1945°N, 21.6365°W · Reykjavík Area
Plan your visit
Elevation- 276 m above sea level
Getting there- Road 36 (Mosfellsdalur)
Off the main road- 1.6 km from Route 36
Nearest town- Reykjavíkurborg — 3.3 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 16 km in a straight line
What else is close- 1,004 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Mosfell
Dog Sleddingfrom 49.900 ISK · 1 h
Husky Park - Kennel Visitfrom 11.500 ISK · 1 h
Husky Cart Ridefrom 55.000 ISK · 1 h
Hiking with Siberian Huskiesfrom 14.500 ISK · 1 h
Northern Lights - ATV Reykjavik VIKING RIDERS Adventurefrom 23.000 ISK · 2 h 30 min
Icelandic Wool Yarn Factory Tourfrom 2.990 ISK · 1 h
Hvammsvík Hot Springs Admission Ticketfrom 9.900 ISK · 2 h
Fálkaklettur Via Ferrata close to Reykjavikfrom 19.900 ISK · 3 h
Day Hike to Moskardshnjukar: The Knife's Edgefrom 12.430 ISK · 5 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 regionMosfell weather and conditions
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5°Covercast · feels -1°C8 m/sgusts 129 h 51 mdaylight · 08:17 – 18:07
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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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Helgafell2 km - 2Æsustaðafjall3 km
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Gunnlaugsskarð4 km - 4Reykjafell4 km
- 5Flatafell5 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Natural hot pot near Mosfellsbær2 km
- 2Geothermal hot spring near Mosfellsbær4 km
- 3Geothermal hot spring near Grafarholt og Úlfarsárdalur8 km
Fuel
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Bjarkarholt4 km · 310.9 kr/L - 2
Mosfellsbær4 km · 279.8 kr/L - 3
Langitangi5 km · 310.8 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 Mosfell?
Mosfell 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 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 276 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.
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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