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Skeljafell

Highlands, Iceland1,036 m elevation

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Skeljafell

Highlands, Iceland1,036 m elevation

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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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Skeljafell is in the Highlands, Iceland at 64.6444°N, 19.4030°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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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

Skeljafell weather and conditions

At Skeljafell in Highlands, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 16:45 (Iceland time): 3°C, partly cloudy, wind 0 m/s gusting to 3 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 45 m (sunrise 05:55, sunset 20:41). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

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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 Skeljafell

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Small groups

Sightseeing

(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss

Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area are an absolute must if you're exploring the North!

Duration6 hours 30 minutes

HighlightsNorth Iceland

(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri

Discover the wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide.

Duration6 hours

HighlightsNorth Iceland

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

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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.

Nearby

km column = your drive

1Kerlingartindur1 km
2Kúpa2 km
3Ögmundur3 km
4Mænir4 km
5Höttur4 km

Waterfalls

#1.Gýgjarfoss

6.5 km·~8 min drive

A waterfall in the Highlands.

#2.Skuggafoss

12 km·~15 min drive

A waterfall in the Highlands.

#3.Hvanngiljafoss

31 km·~38 min drive

A waterfall in the Highlands.

#4.Dynkur

35 km·~43 min drive

A waterfall in the Highlands.

4 waterfalls near Highlands

Hot Springs

#1.Hveradalir

5.5 km·~7 min drive

Natural hot spring

#2.Baðlaug Kerlingarfjöll Hot Spring

5.8 km·~7 min drive

Geothermal spot

#3.Sundlaug

6.1 km·~7 min drive

Geothermal spot. Naturally heated, no facilities. Best with few people.

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Hrunamannahreppur

6.5 km·~8 min drive

Natural hot spring

4 hot springs near Highlands

Campsites

#1.Kerlingarfjöll - Highland Base

6.7 km·~8 min drive

The camping site at Mountain Kerlingafjoll is in the vally of Asgard, on the north side…

#2.Árbúðir

15 km·~18 min drive

Highland campsite accessible in summer only. F-road driving required. Basic facilities…

#3.Hvítárnes

17 km·~21 min drive

Highland campsite accessible in summer only. F-road driving required. Basic facilities…

#4.Hveravellir

26 km·~31 min drive

Highland campsite accessible in summer only. F-road driving required. Basic facilities…

4 campsites near Highlands

F-Roads

#1.F734 Svörtutungur

1.4 km·~2 min drive

The tough alternative to Kjölur

#2.F349 Kerlingarfjöll old

11 km·~13 min drive

The long, lonely way to Kerlingarfjöll

#3.F735 Þjófadalavegur

11 km·~14 min drive

Side trip from Hveravellir into 'thief's valley

#4.F347 Kerlingafjallavegur

17 km·~20 min drive

Kerlingafjallavegur

4 f-roads near Highlands

Supermarkets

#1.Krambúð

72 km·~87 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#2.Krambúðin

80 km·~96 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#3.Kjörbúðin

102 km·~123 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Krónan

107 km·~129 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Highlands

Gas stations

#1.Hrauneyjar

50 km·~60 min drive

Olís · 315.8 kr/L petrol

#2.Geysir

57 km·~68 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Húsafell

70 km·~84 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#4.Flúðir

72 km·~87 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near Highlands

Tours

#1.(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss

6 hours 30 minutes

Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area are an absolute must if you're exploring the North!

from 25.300 ISKView tour →

#2.(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri

6 hours

Discover the wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide.

from 25.900 ISKView tour →

#3.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 →

3 tours near Highlands

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