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Sandfell

East Iceland, Iceland678 m elevation

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Sandfell

East Iceland, Iceland678 m elevation

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Sandfell rises to 678 m in East Iceland — the 241st highest of the 371 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 1, 48 km away.

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Map of Sandfell

Sandfell is in East Iceland at 64.9291°N, 15.7989°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Plan your visit

Elevation: 678 m above sea level
Getting there: Road 910 (Kárahnjúkavegur)
Off the main road: 47.6 km from Route 1
Nearest town: Nesjahverfi — 73.6 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 306 km in a straight line
What else is close: 61 mapped places within 20 km

Sandfell weather and conditions

At Sandfell in East Iceland, conditions as of 30 August 2026, 03:45 (Iceland time): 1°C (feels like -3°C), mostly clear, wind 3 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 47 m (sunrise 05:40, sunset 20:27). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 30 August 2026, 03:45· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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East Reykjavík South Coast West North Westfjords Reykjanes Highlands

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Cars & campers

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SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

Cheapest real 4WD in the fleet — gravel, the Westfjords and easy summer F-roads without truck prices.

VW Caravelle

Whole family or friend group in one car — gear in the back, room to stretch.

TransmissionAutomatic

12,750 kr15,000 kr/day

Reserve −12%

Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

Sleep right by the trailhead, wake up at the falls — F-road ready from mid-June.

Tours near Sandfell

Free cancellation

Small groups

Culture & city

Abandoned Fjords Super Jeep Tour

Starting the excursion, we drive from Eskifjörður along mountain treks over into long abandoned fjords where we get a look into…

Duration5 hours

HighlightsEast Iceland

Blue Ice Discovery

Step off the beaten track and onto ancient ice with our Crystal Blue Ice Glacier Hike — a half-day glacier adventure that brings…

Duration4 hours

HighlightsSoutheast Iceland

Breidamerkurjökull Glacier Hike

Set out on a 3-hour guided glacier hike on Breiðamerkurjökull, an outlet glacier of Vatnajökull.

Duration3 hours

HighlightsSoutheast Iceland

Photos & videos

Sandfell — photo by Rémih · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

Photo: Rémih · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

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How do I get to Sandfell?

Sandfell is in East 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 Sandfell 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 Sandfell?

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 Sandfell?

Sandfell is 678 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.

Nearby

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Waterfalls

#1.Hverfandi

2.4 km·~3 min drive

A waterfall in East Iceland.

#2.Sauðárfoss

3.4 km·~4 min drive

A waterfall in East Iceland.

#3.Töfrafoss

11 km·~13 min drive

A waterfall in East Iceland.

#4.Slæðufoss

21 km·~25 min drive

A waterfall in East Iceland.

4 waterfalls near East Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Laugarvallalaug

8.7 km·~10 min drive

Water hot spring

#2.Hveragil

13 km·~16 min drive

Geothermal spot

#3.Laugarfell Hot Pots

22 km·~26 min drive

Geothermal spot

#4.Víti

46 km·~55 min drive

Water hot spring

4 hot springs near East Iceland

Campsites

#1.Snæfell

16 km·~19 min drive

East Iceland campsite in the remote and beautiful Eastfjords. Fewer tourists means better…

#2.Laugarfell Campsite

22 km·~26 min drive

East Iceland campsite in the remote and beautiful Eastfjords. Fewer tourists means better…

#3.Geldingafell

33 km·~40 min drive

East Iceland campsite in the remote and beautiful Eastfjords. Fewer tourists means better…

#4.Stuðlagil Canyon Camping

35 km·~42 min drive

There is space for up to 100 people, toilet, shower, area for washing dishes. If guest…

4 campsites near East Iceland

F-Roads

#1.F959 Viðfjarðarvegur

9.3 km·~11 min drive

Narrow mountain pass to an empty fjord

#2.F903 Hvannalindavegur

11 km·~13 min drive

Road to an oasis in the middle of nothing

#3.F946 Loðmundarfjarðarvegur

14 km·~17 min drive

Mountain road to a fjord cabin nobody visits

#4.F905 Arnardalsleið

14 km·~17 min drive

The scenic route to Askja

4 f-roads near East Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Nettó

75 km·~90 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#2.Bónus

75 km·~90 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#3.Krónan

75 km·~90 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#4.Kjörbúðin

78 km·~93 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near East Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Hallormsstaður

53 km·~64 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#2.Skjöldólfsstaðir

54 km·~64 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#3.Möðrudalur

57 km·~68 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#4.Nesjar

73 km·~87 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near East Iceland

Tours

#1.Abandoned Fjords Super Jeep Tour

5 hours

Starting the excursion, we drive from Eskifjörður along mountain treks over into long abandoned fjords where we get a look into…

from 42.000 ISKView tour →

#2.Blue Ice Discovery

4 hours

Step off the beaten track and onto ancient ice with our Crystal Blue Ice Glacier Hike — a half-day glacier adventure that brings…

from 24.900 ISKView tour →

#3.Breidamerkurjökull Glacier Hike

3 hours

Set out on a 3-hour guided glacier hike on Breiðamerkurjökull, an outlet glacier of Vatnajökull.

from 15.309 ISKView tour →

3 tours near East Iceland

Data & sources

Everything on this page comes from the sources below. Live feeds refresh automatically.

Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Rémih · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
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