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Reistarfjall

North Iceland, Iceland868 m elevation
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Reistarfjall

North Iceland, Iceland868 m elevation

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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.

Map of Reistarfjall

Reistarfjall is in North Iceland at 65.8271°N, 18.3020°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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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

Reistarfjall weather and conditions

At Reistarfjall in North Iceland, conditions as of 29 August 2026, 15:45 (Iceland time): 3°C (feels like 0°C), overcast, wind 3 m/s gusting to 6 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 55 m (sunrise 05:46, sunset 20:41). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

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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.

Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Hvammsfjall2 km
  2. 2Möðruvallafjall4 km
  3. 3Kötlufjall4 km
  4. 4Skeiðahnjúkur7 km
  5. 5Kúgilshnjúkur8 km

Hot Springs

#1.Hjalteyri Hot Tub
7 km·~8 min drive

Hjalteyri Hot Tub is a small geothermal bathing spot in North Iceland with mineral-rich,…

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Dalvíkurbyggð
8.2 km·~10 min drive

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#3.Geothermal hot spring near Hörgársveit
9.5 km·~11 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#4.Skatalaug
9.6 km·~12 min drive

Hot spring in Capital Region. Natural geothermal bathing spot.

4 hot springs near North Iceland

Campsites

#1.Tjaldsvæði Hauganesi
11 km·~13 min drive

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

#2.Hauganes, Dalvíkurbyggð
11 km·~13 min drive

The camp site is in a quiet are in the small village Hauganesin the fjord Eyjafjörður.

#3.Ártún
14 km·~17 min drive

The town of Grenivík is only a short distance from Ártún. At Grenivík you can find a…

#4.Grenivík
15 km·~18 min drive

The camp site at Grenivík is located in a good location in northern Iceland. The…

4 campsites near North Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Jónsabúð
14 km·~17 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Bónus
16 km·~19 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#3.Krónan
18 km·~22 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#4.Nettó
18 km·~22 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near North Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Árskógssandur
13 km·~16 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#2.Grenivík
14 km·~17 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Akureyri Sjafnargata
16 km·~19 min drive

ÓB · 303.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Baldursnes Akureyri
16 km·~19 min drive

Atlantsolía · 279.8 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near North Iceland

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.Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyri
5 hours

The freedom of covering all kinds of terrain on a snowmobile is something everyone should experience.

from 166.750 ISKView tour →
3 tours near North Iceland

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