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Skálafell rises to 774 m in the Reykjavík Area, Iceland — the 8th highest of the 147 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 36, 3.7 km away.
Map of Skálafell
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64.2404°N, 21.4632°W · Reykjavík Area
Plan your visit
Elevation- 774 m above sea level
Off the main road- 3.7 km from Route 36
Nearest town- Reykjavíkurborg — 13.1 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 25 km in a straight line
What else is close- 548 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Skálafell
Day Hike to Moskardshnjukar: The Knife's Edgefrom 12.430 ISK · 5 h
Day Hike to Grimannsfell: Helgufoss Waterfall and the Literary Legacyfrom 13.418 ISK · 5 h 30 min
Dog Sledding Near Reykjavikfrom 34.900 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Dog Sleddingfrom 49.900 ISK · 1 h
Husky Park - Kennel Visitfrom 11.500 ISK · 1 h
Husky Cart Ridefrom 55.000 ISK · 1 h
Hiking with Siberian Huskiesfrom 14.500 ISK · 1 h
Fálkaklettur Via Ferrata close to Reykjavikfrom 19.900 ISK · 3 h
Icelandic Wool Yarn Factory Tourfrom 2.990 ISK · 1 h
Blue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 min
Golden Circle and Laugarás Lagoon Lerki Admissionfrom 23.039 ISK · 9 h 30 min
Spirit of the Aurora (28 person max vehicle)from 14.990 ISK · 5 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionSkálafell weather and conditions
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1°Covercast · feels -5°C9 m/sgusts 129 h 50 mdaylight · 08:16 – 18:06
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In season now · Winter in IcelandBlue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 minAll 1,648 tours
Cars & campers
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KEF airport pickup 24/74.8
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Nearby
km column = your drive
- 1Skálafellsöxl1 km
- 2
Móskarðshnjúkar3 km - 3Trana3 km
- 4Skálafellsháls3 km
- 5Múli3 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Natural hot pot near Mosfellsbær9 km
- 2Geothermal hot spring near Mosfellsbær13 km
- 3Geothermal hot spring near Kjósarhreppur16 km
Fuel
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Mosfellsbær14 km · 279.8 kr/L - 2
Bjarkarholt14 km · 310.9 kr/L - 3
Langitangi14 km · 310.8 kr/L
Supermarkets
Tours
A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!from 159.000 ISK · 8 hours 
A Magical Day in Iceland - a private custom made tour - Up to 9 passengersfrom 195.000 ISK · 8 hours 
Adventure in Landmannalaugar and Hot Springs - Reykjavík and Hellafrom 26.900 ISK · 13 hours
Frequently
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questions
How do I get to Skálafell?
Skálafell 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 Skálafell 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 Skálafell?
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 Skálafell?
Skálafell is 774 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.
Data & sources
Everything on this page comes from the sources below. Live feeds refresh automatically.
Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Roman Z · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
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
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