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Mosfell rises to 251 m on Iceland's South Coast — the 324th highest of the 340 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 35, 1 km away.
Map of Mosfell
Map
64.1347°N, 20.6023°W · South Coast
Plan your visit
Elevation
- 251 m above sea level
Getting there
- Road 35 (Laugarv.v.-Múli)
Off the main road
- 1 km from Route 35
Nearest town
- Laugarás — 5.5 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
- 65 km in a straight line
What else is close
- 159 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Mosfell
Laugarás Lagoon Birki - Premium Lagoonfrom 9.900 ISK · 2 h
Laugarás Lagoon Lerki - Premium Lagoon with a towel and a drinkfrom 12.400 ISK · 2 h
Laugarás Lagoon Ösp - Premium Lagoon and 2 course meal at Ylja Restaurantfrom 18.900 ISK · 3 h 30 min
Rye Bread Tour (Geothermal bakery)from 3.500 ISK · 30 min
Family Raftingfrom 34.900 ISK · 4 h
Fontana - Classic Admissionfrom 7.490 ISK · 2 h
Secret Lagoon Admissionfrom 4.500 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Standard Cave Tourfrom 2.000 ISK · 25 min
Kerið Admissionfrom 600 ISK · 1 hMosfell weather and conditions
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In season now · Winter in IcelandSolheimajokull Ice Climbing & Glacier Hikefrom 31.381 ISK · 4 hAll 1,648 tours
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Nearby
km column = your drive
- 1
Vörðufell7 km - 2Alda7 km
- 3Hrólfshólar11 km
- 4
Hestfjall13 km - 5Miðfell13 km
Hot springs
- 1Natural hot pot near Hrunamannahreppur6 km
- 2Natural hot pot near Grímsnes- og Grafningshreppur8 km
- 3Geothermal hot spring near Bláskógabyggð9 km
Fuel
- 1
Brautarhóll9 km · 310.9 kr/L - 2
Minni Borg10 km · 308.7 kr/L - 3
Laugarvatn11 km · 310.9 kr/L
Tours
Adrenaline Combo: Off-Road Buggy & Mega Zipline Experiencefrom 29.300 ISK · 3 hours
Buggy Adventure in Þórsmörkfrom 89.990 ISK · 5 hours
Bus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavikfrom 12.220 ISK · 4 hours
Frequently
asked
questions
How do I get to Mosfell?
Mosfell is in South Coast. 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 251 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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