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Steinfell

North Iceland, Iceland456 m elevation
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Steinfell

North Iceland, Iceland456 m elevation

About

Steinfell rises to 456 m in North Iceland — the 569th highest of the 685 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 1, 16 km away.

Map of Steinfell

Steinfell is in North Iceland at 65.4592°N, 17.3125°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Plan your visit

Elevation
456 m above sea level
Off the main road
16.3 km from Route 1
Nearest town
Vogar við Mývatn — 25.8 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
263 km in a straight line
What else is close
58 mapped places within 20 km

Steinfell weather and conditions

At Steinfell in North Iceland, conditions as of 30 August 2026, 12:45 (Iceland time): 8°C (feels like 5°C), mostly clear, wind 1 m/s gusting to 4 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 52 m (sunrise 05:44, sunset 20:35). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 30 August 2026, 12:45· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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How do I get to Steinfell?
Steinfell is in North Iceland. 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 Steinfell 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 Steinfell?
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 Steinfell?
Steinfell is 456 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.

Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Rauðafell2 km
  2. 2Kálfborgarárfell3 km
  3. 3Brunnfell6 km
  4. 4Jafnafell7 km
  5. 5Sandfell10 km

Hot Springs

#1.Stóragjá Cave
26 km·~31 min drive

Lava cave hot spring near Mývatn. Grjótagjá's quieter neighbor.

#2.Grjótagjá
27 km·~33 min drive

Lava cave with hot spring near Mývatn. Yes, it's the Game of Thrones cave. Currently too…

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Þingeyjarsveit
29 km·~34 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Laugar
29 km·~35 min drive

Laugar's municipal swimming pool per Visit North Iceland — water around 30°C. Not an…

4 hot springs near North Iceland

Campsites

#1.Kiðagil í Bárðadal
8.2 km·~10 min drive

Camp site in a peaceful and quiet spot in northern Iceland.

#2.Vogar
26 km·~31 min drive

North Iceland camping option. Less crowded than the south, with dramatic landscapes and…

#3.CJA camping, Laugar
27 km·~32 min drive

A small quiet in private areas divided campsite on the farm Hjalli, halfway between…

#4.CJA Campsite
27 km·~33 min drive

North Iceland camping option. Less crowded than the south, with dramatic landscapes and…

4 campsites near North Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Krambúð
27 km·~33 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#2.Bónus
44 km·~52 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#3.Fisk Kompaní
44 km·~52 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Hagkaup
44 km·~53 min drive

Hagkaup supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near North Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Mývatn
18 km·~21 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#2.Fosshóll
27 km·~33 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Reykjahlíð
27 km·~33 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Laugar
29 km·~35 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near North Iceland

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.Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyri
5 hours

The freedom of covering all kinds of terrain on a snowmobile is something everyone should experience.

from 166.750 ISKView tour →
3 tours near North Iceland

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