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Spákonufell rises to 386 m in the Westfjords, Iceland — the 136th highest of the 189 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 68, 3.2 km away.
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65.5925°N, 21.5258°W · Westfjords
Plan your visit
Elevation- 386 m above sea level
Off the main road- 3.2 km from Route 68
Nearest town- Drangsnes — 11.6 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 162 km in a straight line
What else is close- 73 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Spákonufell
3 Hour Djúpuvík Adventure - ATVfrom 39.000 ISK · 3 h 30 min
1 Hour Drangsnes Adventure - ATVfrom 18.000 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Embark on an exhilarating journey through the Reykjanes Peninsula,from 42.990 ISK · 8 h
Experience the Settlement Period Farm of Eirik the Red and Leif Eirikssonfrom 2.900 ISK · 1 h
Flatey - Stykkishólmurfrom 4.320 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Flatey - Brjánslækurfrom 3.560 ISK · 1 h
Brjánslækur - Flateyfrom 3.560 ISK · 1 h
Brjánslækur - Flatey - Stykkishólmurfrom 6.300 ISK · 2 h 30 min
Stykkishólmur - Flateyfrom 4.320 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 regionSpákonufell weather and conditions
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3°Cclear · feels -3°C9 m/sgusts 139 h 42 mdaylight · 08:21 – 18:02
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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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- 1Klakkur6 km
- 2Nónfjall7 km
- 3Háhraun8 km
- 4Heiðarbæjarheiði10 km
- 5Þverfell10 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Geothermal hot spring near Kaldrananeshreppur11 km
- 2
Drangsnes Hot Pots12 km
- 3Geothermal hot spring near Strandabyggð14 km
Fuel
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Drangsnes11 km · 310.9 kr/L - 2Hólmavík14 km · 310.9 kr/L
- 3Bjarkalundur27 km · 310.9 kr/L
Supermarkets
- 1Kaupfélag Steingrímsfjarðar11 km
- 2Krambúð14 km
- 3Kaupfélag Vestur-Húnvetninga35 km
Tours
Avoid the crowdsfrom 60.000 ISK · 6 hours 
Bike and Kayak Combofrom 27.900 ISK · 7 hours 
BIRD CLIFFS & BEAUTIFUL BEACHES - bikingfrom 36.800 ISK · 9 hours
Frequently
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How do I get to Spákonufell?
Spákonufell is in Westfjords. 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 Spákonufell 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 Spákonufell?
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 Spákonufell?
Spákonufell is 386 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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