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Reyðarfell

West Iceland, Iceland362 m elevation
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Reyðarfell

West Iceland, Iceland362 m elevation

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Reyðarfell rises to 362 m in West Iceland — the 304th highest of the 385 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 52, 4.3 km away.

Map of Reyðarfell

Reyðarfell is in West Iceland at 64.5627°N, 21.2803°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Plan your visit

Elevation
362 m above sea level
Off the main road
4.3 km from Route 52
Nearest town
Reykholt — 11.6 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
56 km in a straight line
What else is close
220 mapped places within 20 km

Reyðarfell weather and conditions

At Reyðarfell in West Iceland, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 03:00 (Iceland time): 2°C (feels like -3°C), clear, wind 7 m/s gusting to 10 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 44 m (sunrise 06:03, sunset 20:48). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 1 September 2026, 03:00· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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How do I get to Reyðarfell?
Reyðarfell is in West 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 Reyðarfell 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 Reyðarfell?
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 Reyðarfell?
Reyðarfell is 362 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.

Nearby

Hot Springs

#1.Natural hot pot near Borgarbyggð
4.3 km·~5 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#2.Krosslaug
7.4 km·~9 min drive

Krosslaug is a small 42°C natural hot spring in West Iceland, used mostly by locals…

#3.Snorralaug
11 km·~13 min drive

Medieval hot pool where historian Snorri Sturluson bathed 800 years ago — a protected…

#4.Skrifla
11 km·~14 min drive

Hverinn hitaði upp skólann, öll íbúðarhús og mörg önnur hús staðarins allt til ársins 1974

4 hot springs near West Iceland

Campsites

#1.Hverinn, Kleppjárnsreykjum
12 km·~14 min drive

The camp site has 80-100 spots for tents, trailers and RV’s. In 60 spots you’ll find…

#2.Fossatún
15 km·~17 min drive

Fossatún is located between Borgarnes and Reykholt in Borgarfjörður. The environment and…

#3.Selsskógur
15 km·~18 min drive

West Iceland camping. Access to Snæfellsnes peninsula and western attractions. Good…

#4.Selskógur, Skorradal
15 km·~18 min drive

The forest Selsskógur is in the middle of the valley Skorradalur. It is a good camp site…

4 campsites near West Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Bónus
30 km·~36 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#2.Hyrnan
30 km·~36 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Ljómalind
30 km·~36 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Nettó
30 km·~36 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near West Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Reykholt
11 km·~13 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Baulan
22 km·~27 min drive

Orkan · 279.7 kr/L petrol

#3.Ferstikla
23 km·~27 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#4.Húsafell
25 km·~30 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near West Iceland

Tours

#1.Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountain
6 hours 30 minutes

IF THIS ONE SHOWS UNAVAILABLE, CHECK OUR OTHER DAY TOURS as we run one tour per day.

from 18.101 ISKView tour →
#2.From Grundarfjörður Port: Private Snaefellsness Tour
8 hours

Step away from busy destinations like the Golden Circle and the South Coast with the tour.

from 269.900 ISKView tour →
#3.Grundarfjordur Port: Small Group Snaefellsnes Peninsula from Cruise Terminal
5 hours

Join a small group shore excursion from Grundarfjordur Port and explore the landscapes of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula often call

from 25.340 ISKView tour →
3 tours near West Iceland

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