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Reykjafjall rises to 843 m in North Iceland — the 290th highest of the 685 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 1, 17 km away.
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65.5538°N, 17.8036°W · North Iceland
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Elevation- 843 m above sea level
Off the main road- 17.1 km from Route 1
Nearest town- Öngulsstaðir — 11.8 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 250 km in a straight line
What else is close- 153 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Reykjafjall
03C - Horses and Hot Springsfrom 22.950 ISK · 5 h
Lake Mývatn & Northern Ligths - Winter Combofrom 35.840 ISK · 3 days
Goðafoss, Forest Lagoon & Northern Lights - Winter Combofrom 35.840 ISK · 3 days
Dettifoss & Goðafoss Waterfall w/packed Lunch Small Group from Akureyri Portfrom 36.000 ISK · 7 h
Northern lights Combofrom 32.500 ISK · 6 h
Akureyri Express Whales & Eyjafjordfrom 24.900 ISK · 2 h
Akureyri Classic Whales in the Midnight Sunfrom 14.500 ISK · 3 h
Akureyri City Walk & Local Foodfrom 16.900 ISK · 3 h
Whale Watching from Akureyrifrom 13.990 ISK · 2 h 30 min
Northern 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 regionReykjafjall weather and conditions
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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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- 1Sellandsfjall4 km
- 2Hágöngur5 km
- 3Bakkaselsfjall6 km
- 4Þremshnjúkur6 km
- 5Belgsárfjall8 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Geothermal hot spring near Þingeyjarsveit7 km
- 2Natural hot pot near Eyjafjarðarsveit12 km
- 3Geothermal hot spring near Eyjafjarðarsveit13 km
Fuel
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Akureyri Leiruvegur18 km · 310.9 kr/L - 2
Kjarnagata19 km · 308.7 kr/L - 3Fosshóll19 km · 310.9 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 Reykjafjall?
Reykjafjall 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 Reykjafjall 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 Reykjafjall?
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 Reykjafjall?
Reykjafjall is 843 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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