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Reistarfjall rises to 868 m in North Iceland — the 267th highest of the 685 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 82, 2.6 km away.
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65.8271°N, 18.3020°W · North Iceland
Plan your visit
Elevation- 868 m above sea level
Off the main road- 2.6 km from Route 82
Nearest town- Hauganes — 10 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 253 km in a straight line
What else is close- 224 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Reistarfjall
Horse Riding Tour and Explore Scenery in Gásir Akureyrifrom 12.000 ISK · 1 h
Whale Watching Originalfrom 12.700 ISK · 2 h 30 min
Whale Watching and Sea Angling Tourfrom 12.700 ISK · 3 h
Whale Watching Eyjafjörður: From Árskógssandurfrom 12.990 ISK · 2 h 30 min
Guided Kayak Tour in Árskógssandur: Explore Coastline & Wildlifefrom 18.900 ISK · 2 h
Northern Lights 4x4 Tour from Akureyrifrom 34.799 ISK · 2 h 30 min
Lake Myvatn, Dettifoss,Selfoss, Godafoss & morefrom 29.900 ISK · 9 h 30 min
Premium Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri Duplicfrom 34.800 ISK · 8 h
Arctic Coastline, Microbrewery and Culture Tourfrom 34.207 ISK · 4 h 30 minNorthern Lights 4x4 Tour from Akureyrifrom 34.799 ISK · 2 h 30 min
Lake Mývatn & Snowmobile Tour from Akureyrifrom 59.900 ISK · 9 h
Goðafoss and the Forest Lagoonfrom 26.400 ISK · 4 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionReistarfjall weather and conditions
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-6°Cheavy snow · feels -17°C15 m/sgusts 209 h 40 mdaylight · 08:09 – 17:49
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In season now · Winter in IcelandNorthern Lights 4x4 Tour from Akureyrifrom 34.799 ISK · 2 h 30 minAll 1,648 tours
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- 1Hvammsfjall2 km
- 2Möðruvallafjall4 km
- 3Kötlufjall4 km
- 4Skeiðahnjúkur7 km
- 5Kúgilshnjúkur8 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Hjalteyri Hot Tub7 km
- 2Geothermal hot spring near Dalvíkurbyggð8 km
- 3Geothermal hot spring near Hörgársveit9 km
Fuel
- 1Árskógssandur13 km · 308.6 kr/L
- 2
Grenivík14 km · 310.9 kr/L - 3
Akureyri Sjafnargata16 km · 303.9 kr/L
Supermarkets
Tours
(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafossfrom 25.300 ISK · 6 hours 30 minutes
(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyrifrom 25.900 ISK · 6 hours 
Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyrifrom 166.750 ISK · 5 hours
Frequently
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How do I get to Reistarfjall?
Reistarfjall is in North Iceland. 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 Reistarfjall 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 Reistarfjall?
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 Reistarfjall?
Reistarfjall is 868 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.
Data & sources
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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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