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Skálafellsháls

Reykjavík Area, Iceland583 m elevation

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Skálafellsháls

Reykjavík Area, Iceland583 m elevation

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Skálafellsháls rises to 583 m in the Reykjavík Area, Iceland — the 26th highest of the 147 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 48, 2.3 km away.

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Skálafellsháls is in the Reykjavík Area, Iceland at 64.2638°N, 21.4291°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Elevation: 583 m above sea level
Off the main road: 2.3 km from Route 48
Nearest town: Reykjavíkurborg — 15.9 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 28 km in a straight line
What else is close: 526 mapped places within 20 km

Skálafellsháls weather and conditions

At Skálafellsháls in Reykjavik, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 09:15 (Iceland time): 4°C (feels like 0°C), clear, wind 2 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 42 m (sunrise 06:05, sunset 20:47). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 1 September 2026, 09:15· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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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

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Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

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

Tours near Skálafellsháls

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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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How do I get to Skálafellsháls?

Skálafellsháls 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 Skálafellsháls 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 Skálafellsháls?

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 Skálafellsháls?

Skálafellsháls is 583 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.

Nearby

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Waterfalls

#1.Þórufoss

2.9 km·~3 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area.

#2.Pokafoss

3.9 km·~5 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area.

#3.Tröllafoss

7.9 km·~9 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area.

#4.Mígandi

7.9 km·~9 min drive

A waterfall in Iceland.

4 waterfalls near Reykjavík Area

Hot Springs

#1.Natural hot pot near Mosfellsbær

12 km·~14 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Kjósarhreppur

14 km·~17 min drive

Natural hot spring

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Mosfellsbær

16 km·~20 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Hvalfjarðarsveit

18 km·~22 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

4 hot springs near Reykjavík Area

Campsites

#1.Hjalli

7.1 km·~8 min drive

West Iceland camping. Access to Snæfellsnes peninsula and western attractions. Good…

#2.Mosskógar

13 km·~16 min drive

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

#3.Mosfellsbær

13 km·~16 min drive

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

#4.Bjarteyjarsandur

15 km·~19 min drive

Bjarteyjarsandur is a farm in the fjord Hvalfjörður. A small and family friendly camp…

4 campsites near Reykjavík Area

Supermarkets

#1.Nettó

17 km·~20 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#2.Krónan

17 km·~20 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#3.Bónus

17 km·~20 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#4.Hagkaup

21 km·~26 min drive

Hagkaup supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Reykjavík Area

Gas stations

#1.Mosfellsbær

17 km·~20 min drive

Atlantsolía · 279.8 kr/L petrol

#2.Bjarkarholt

17 km·~20 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Langitangi

17 km·~21 min drive

Olís · 310.8 kr/L petrol

#4.Ferstikla

18 km·~22 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 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