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Sandfell

Reykjavík Area, Iceland409 m elevation
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Sandfell

Reykjavík Area, Iceland409 m elevation

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Sandfell rises to 409 m in the Reykjavík Area, Iceland — the 59th highest of the 147 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 36, 7.6 km away.

Map of Sandfell

Sandfell is in the Reykjavík Area, Iceland at 64.1103°N, 21.1813°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Plan your visit

Elevation
409 m above sea level
Getting there
Road 360 (Írafoss-Nesjav.)
Off the main road
7.6 km from Route 36
Nearest town
Hveragerði — 12.2 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
37 km in a straight line
What else is close
415 mapped places within 20 km

Sandfell weather and conditions

At Sandfell in Reykjavik, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 10:15 (Iceland time): 7°C (feels like 4°C), clear, wind 1 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 41 m (sunrise 06:05, sunset 20:46). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 1 September 2026, 10:15· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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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 409 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.

Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Mælifell1 km
  2. 2Súlufell3 km
  3. 3Krossfjöll4 km
  4. 4Kyllisfell5 km
  5. 5Nesjaskyggnir6 km

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Ölfus
6.3 km·~8 min drive

Natural hot spring

#2.Reykjadalur Thermal River
9 km·~11 min drive

Hot river reached by 3km hike from Hveragerði. Valley full of steam, river runs warm -…

#3.Grýla
11 km·~13 min drive

Geothermal spot

#4.Leirgerður
12 km·~14 min drive

Geothermal spot

4 hot springs near Reykjavík Area

Campsites

#1.Úlfljótsvatn
6.7 km·~8 min drive

The camp site at Úlfljótsvatn is run by the boy scout movement. The facilities are…

#2.Útilífsmiðstöð skáta Úlfljótsvatni
6.9 km·~8 min drive

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

#3.Tjaldsvæðið á Ljósafossi
8.6 km·~10 min drive

Camping site in Ljósafoss is open the whole year around, access to showers, kitchen and…

#4.Hveragerði - Reykjamörk
12 km·~15 min drive

The camp site in the village Hveragerði is located close to the center of the village.…

4 campsites near Reykjavík Area

Supermarkets

#1.Bónus
13 km·~15 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#2.Krónan
21 km·~25 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#3.Nettó
21 km·~26 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#4.Hagkaup Sérvara
22 km·~26 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Reykjavík Area

Gas stations

#1.Hveragerði
13 km·~15 min drive

N1 · 306.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Selfoss
20 km·~24 min drive

Atlantsolía · 279.8 kr/L petrol

#3.Minni Borg
21 km·~25 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#4.Laugarvatn
25 km·~30 min drive

N1 · 310.9 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

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