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Sandfell

Reykjavík Area, Iceland341 m elevation

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Sandfell

Reykjavík Area, Iceland341 m elevation

About

Sandfell rises to 341 m in the Reykjavík Area, Iceland — the 78th highest of the 147 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 1, 2.7 km away.

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Sandfell is in the Reykjavík Area, Iceland at 64.0505°N, 21.6589°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Elevation: 341 m above sea level
Off the main road: 2.7 km from Route 1
Nearest town: Mosfellsbær — 13.1 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 17 km in a straight line
What else is close: 1,108 mapped places within 20 km

Sandfell weather and conditions

At Sandfell in Reykjavik, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 17:15 (Iceland time): 10°C (feels like 6°C), light drizzle, wind 4 m/s, 0.1 mm precipitation in the last hour. Daylight today: 14 h 41 m (sunrise 06:07, sunset 20:47). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

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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

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Small groups

Lagoons & spa

A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!

Embark on a private adventure through the Golden Circle with Northern Adventurer.

Duration8 hours

HighlightsReykjavík area

A Magical Day in Iceland - a private custom made tour - Up to 9 passengers

So often our customers ask for something different.

Duration8 hours

HighlightsReykjavík area

A Premium Private Tour of Ancient Legends and Natural Marvels of Snæfellsnes!

Come with us on an journey to the land of Snæfellsnes, an ancient realm steeped in legends and wonder.

Duration11 hours

HighlightsReykjavík area

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323.999 ISK

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How do I get to Sandfell?

Sandfell is in Reykjavík Area. 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 341 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.

Nearby

km column = your drive

Waterfalls

#1.Litli-Foss

8.2 km·~10 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area.

#2.Breiðholtsfoss

9.4 km·~11 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area.

#3.Selásfoss

9.4 km·~11 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area.

#4.Selfoss

11 km·~13 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area.

4 waterfalls near Reykjavík Area

Hot Springs

#1.Víti

9.5 km·~11 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#2.Natural hot pot near Breiðholt

9.8 km·~12 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Grafarholt og Úlfarsárdalur

9.8 km·~12 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Kópavogsbær

11 km·~13 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

4 hot springs near Reykjavík Area

Campsites

#1.Camper Resort Reykjavík

13 km·~16 min drive

Greater Reykjavík area campsite. Urban convenience with easier booking than central city…

#2.Mosskógar

14 km·~17 min drive

The Mosskogar camping site is located in a peaceful grove in Mosfellsdalur.

#3.Mosfellsbær

14 km·~17 min drive

The camp site in Mosfellsbær has good facilities for tents, folding campers, trailers and…

#4.Tjaldsvæði í Laugardal

15 km·~18 min drive

Greater Reykjavík area campsite. Urban convenience with easier booking than central city…

4 campsites near Reykjavík Area

Supermarkets

#1.Bónus

8 km·~10 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#2.Krónan

8.8 km·~11 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#3.Krambúð

9.4 km·~11 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#4.Mini Market

9.8 km·~12 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Reykjavík Area

Gas stations

#1.Norðlingaholt

7.8 km·~9 min drive

Olís · 310.8 kr/L petrol

#2.Búðarkór

9.4 km·~11 min drive

Atlantsolía · 279.8 kr/L petrol

#3.Kirkjustétt

9.7 km·~12 min drive

Atlantsolía · 279.8 kr/L petrol

#4.Hraunbær

10 km·~12 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near Reykjavík Area

Tours

#1.A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!

8 hours

Embark on a private adventure through the Golden Circle with Northern Adventurer.

from 159.000 ISKView tour →

#2.A Magical Day in Iceland - a private custom made tour - Up to 9 passengers

8 hours

So often our customers ask for something different.

from 195.000 ISKView tour →

#3.A Premium Private Tour of Ancient Legends and Natural Marvels of Snæfellsnes!

11 hours

Come with us on an journey to the land of Snæfellsnes, an ancient realm steeped in legends and wonder.

from 323.999 ISKView tour →

3 tours near Reykjavík Area

Data & sources

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

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