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Sandfell rises to 279 m in the Reykjanes Peninsula, Iceland — the 8th highest of the 38 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 41, 7.2 km away.
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63.8826°N, 22.2074°W · Reykjanes Peninsula
Plan your visit
Elevation- 279 m above sea level
Getting there- Road 428 (Djúpavatnsleið)
Off the main road- 7.2 km from Route 41
Nearest town- Grindavík — 12.2 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 32 km in a straight line
What else is close- 278 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Sandfell
Day Trek beyond Seltun: A Vibrant Geothermal Wonderland, Mountains and Lakesfrom 19.068 ISK · 7 h
Geothermal Sprint Through Krýsuvíkfrom 55.500 ISK · 3 h
Trip to the Moon 3 to 4-hour ATV tourfrom 35.900 ISK · 4 h
Lava Beach 2-hour ATV tourfrom 24.900 ISK · 2 h
Midnight Sun Quad / Buggy tourfrom 24.900 ISK · 2 h
1h Buggy Tour – Volcanic Trails of Grindavíkfrom 41.800 ISK · 1 h
Blue Lagoon Admissionfrom 14.990 ISK · 3 h
Blue Lagoon Transfer - Oneway Tourdeskfrom 27.000 ISK · 1 h
Blue Lagoon To keflavik Airportfrom 21.000 ISK · 30 minBlue Lagoon Admissionfrom 14.990 ISK · 3 h
Blue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 min
Spirit of the Aurora (28 person max vehicle)from 14.990 ISK · 5 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionSandfell weather and conditions
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Stóri-Hrútur2 km - 2Núpshlíðarháls2 km
- 3Höfði2 km
- 4Litlihrútur2 km
- 5Framfell3 km
Waterfalls
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Geothermal hot spring near Hafnarfjarðarkaupstaður7 km - 2Geothermal hot spring near Grindavík12 km
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Geothermal hot spring near Vogar14 km
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Tours
Arrival Day Private Tour - Reykjaness Day tour with Blue Lagoonfrom 218.750 ISK · 10 hours - Blue Lagoon Admissionfrom 14.990 ISK · 3 hours
- Day Trek beyond Seltun: A Vibrant Geothermal Wonderland, Mountains and Lakesfrom 19.068 ISK · 7 hours
Frequently
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How do I get to Sandfell?
Sandfell is in Reykjanes Peninsula. 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 279 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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