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Skeljafell rises to 1,036 m in the Highlands, Iceland — the 84th highest of the 186 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 35, 6.9 km away.
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64.6444°N, 19.4030°W · Highlands
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Elevation- 1,036 m above sea level
Off the main road- 6.9 km from Route 35
Nearest town- Bláskógabyggð — 63 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 134 km in a straight line
What else is close- 97 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Skeljafell
Red Glacier Monster Truck Tour - Unique Langjökull Glacier Tour from Gullfossfrom 22.900 ISK · 4 h
Ice Cave and Glacier Tour in Glacier Monster Truck from Gullfossfrom 24.900 ISK · 4 h
Glacier Snowmobiling & Ice Cave from Geysir Areafrom 38.990 ISK · 5 h
Into The Glacier - With Snowmobiling From Klaki Base Campfrom 36.900 ISK · 2 h 30 min
Family Fun Raftingfrom 19.990 ISK · 3 h
Kayak River Ridefrom 30.990 ISK · 3 h
River Fun Raftingfrom 22.990 ISK · 3 h
Krauma nature baths - Admission feefrom 7.900 ISK · 1 h
Cave Explorerfrom 9.000 ISK · 1 h 30 min
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 regionSkeljafell weather and conditions
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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
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(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafossfrom 25.300 ISK · 6 hours 30 minutes
(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyrifrom 25.900 ISK · 6 hours 
A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!from 159.000 ISK · 8 hours
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How do I get to Skeljafell?
Skeljafell is in Highlands. 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 Skeljafell 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 Skeljafell?
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 Skeljafell?
Skeljafell is 1,036 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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