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Stapafell

Reykjanes Peninsula, Iceland

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Stapafell

Reykjanes Peninsula, Iceland

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Stapafell is a mapped mountain peak in the Reykjanes Peninsula, Iceland. Nearest road is Route 43, 0.3 km away. Closest town is Njarðvík, 8.2 km away.

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Map of Stapafell

Stapafell is in the Reykjanes Peninsula, Iceland at 63.9076°N, 22.5221°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Getting there: Road 43 (Seltjörn)
Off the main road: 0.3 km from Route 43
Nearest town: Njarðvík — 8.2 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 39 km in a straight line
What else is close: 216 mapped places within 20 km

Stapafell weather and conditions

At Stapafell in Reykjanes, conditions as of 30 August 2026, 21:00 (Iceland time): 8°C, mostly clear, wind 3 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 40 m (sunrise 06:11, sunset 20:50). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 30 August 2026, 21:00· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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Cars & campers

−12%exclusive discountFree cancellation

KEF airport pickup 24/74.8

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

Reserve −12%

Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

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

Tours near Stapafell

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Small groups

Lagoons & spa

Arrival Day Private Tour - Reykjaness Day tour with Blue Lagoon

Start your Iceland journey in the most effortless way possible with a private luxury experience that combines a warm airport…

Blue Lagoon Admission

Day Trek beyond Seltun: A Vibrant Geothermal Wonderland, Mountains and Lakes

IF THIS ONE SHOWS UNAVAILABLE, CHECK OUR OTHER DAY TOURS as we run one tour per day.

Photos & videos

Stapafell — photo by Hansueli Krapf · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0

Photo: Hansueli Krapf · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0

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How do I get to Stapafell?

Stapafell is in Reykjanes Peninsula. 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 Stapafell 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 Stapafell?

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 Stapafell?

Elevation for Stapafell is not recorded in the open datasets we use. Treat any figure you find online, including on this page, as approximate.

Nearby

km column = your drive

Waterfalls

#1.Búrfoss

41 km·~49 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area.

#2.Ullarfoss

41 km·~49 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area.

#3.Sjávarfoss

41 km·~49 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area.

#4.Skáfossar

41 km·~49 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area.

4 waterfalls near Reykjanes Peninsula

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Grindavík

8.3 km·~10 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Njarðvík

9 km·~11 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Keflavík

10 km·~12 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Vogar

11 km·~13 min drive

Vogar's municipal swimming pool per Visit Reykjanes — a staffed geothermal pool, not a…

4 hot springs near Reykjanes Peninsula

Campsites

#1.Happy Campsite Keflavík

7 km·~8 min drive

The Happy Campsite is located only 6 min from the KEF Airport and has all the necessary…

#2.Grindavík

8.6 km·~10 min drive

The Grindavik camping site features all the necessary comforts and services

#3.Tjaldsvæðið í Grindavík

8.7 km·~10 min drive

Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Check for…

#4.Tjaldsvæði Sandgerðis

17 km·~20 min drive

Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Wild…

4 campsites near Reykjanes Peninsula

Supermarkets

#1.Bónus

7.3 km·~9 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#2.Olís

8.1 km·~10 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Nettó

8.2 km·~10 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#4.Krónan

8.3 km·~10 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Reykjanes Peninsula

Gas stations

#1.Stapabraut

7.1 km·~8 min drive

Atlantsolía · 279.8 kr/L petrol

#2.Reykjanesbær

7.3 km·~9 min drive

Orkan · 279.7 kr/L petrol

#3.Vallarheiði

7.9 km·~9 min drive

N1 · 301.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Njarðvík

8.1 km·~10 min drive

ÓB · 301.7 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near Reykjanes Peninsula

Tours

#1.Arrival Day Private Tour - Reykjaness Day tour with Blue Lagoon

10 hours

Start your Iceland journey in the most effortless way possible with a private luxury experience that combines a warm airport…

from 218.750 ISKView tour →

#2.Blue Lagoon Admission

3 hours

from 16.490 ISKView tour →

#3.Day Trek beyond Seltun: A Vibrant Geothermal Wonderland, Mountains and Lakes

7 hours

IF THIS ONE SHOWS UNAVAILABLE, CHECK OUR OTHER DAY TOURS as we run one tour per day.

from 19.550 ISKView tour →

3 tours near Reykjanes Peninsula

Data & sources

Everything on this page comes from the sources below. Live feeds refresh automatically.

Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Hansueli Krapf · 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