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Stóra-Björnsfell

West Iceland, Iceland1,055 m elevation

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Stóra-Björnsfell

West Iceland, Iceland1,055 m elevation

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Stóra-Björnsfell is in West Iceland at 64.4955°N, 20.6968°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Elevation: 1,055 m above sea level
Off the main road: 14.7 km from Route 52
Nearest town: Bláskógabyggð — 28.2 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 71 km in a straight line
What else is close: 56 mapped places within 20 km

Stóra-Björnsfell weather and conditions

At Stóra-Björnsfell in West Iceland, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 07:15 (Iceland time): -3°C (feels like -7°C), clear, wind 1 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 44 m (sunrise 06:01, sunset 20:45). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

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Cars & campers

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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 Stóra-Björnsfell

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Small groups

Hiking

Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountain

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

Duration6 hours 30 minutes

HighlightsWest Iceland

From Grundarfjörður Port: Private Snaefellsness Tour

Step away from busy destinations like the Golden Circle and the South Coast with the tour.

Duration8 hours

HighlightsWest Iceland

Grundarfjordur Port: Small Group Snaefellsnes Peninsula from Cruise Terminal

Join a small group shore excursion from Grundarfjordur Port and explore the landscapes of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula often call

Duration5 hours

HighlightsWest Iceland

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25.340 ISK

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Photos & videos

Stóra-Björnsfell — photo by Milan Nykodym from Kutna Hora, Czech Republic · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0

Photo: Milan Nykodym from Kutna Hora, Czech Republic · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0

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How do I get to Stóra-Björnsfell?

Stóra-Björnsfell is in West 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 Stóra-Björnsfell 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 Stóra-Björnsfell?

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 Stóra-Björnsfell?

Stóra-Björnsfell is 1,055 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.

Nearby

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Waterfalls

#1.Skútafoss

13 km·~16 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#2.Leirárfoss

15 km·~18 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#3.Ósfossar

19 km·~23 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#4.Gnýpufoss

20 km·~24 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

4 waterfalls near West Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Selgil

22 km·~27 min drive

Natural hot spring

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Borgarbyggð

24 km·~29 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Krosslaug

24 km·~29 min drive

Krosslaug is a small 42°C natural hot spring in West Iceland, used mostly by locals…

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Bláskógabyggð

26 km·~31 min drive

Hot_tub hot spring

4 hot springs near West Iceland

Campsites

#1.Húsafell

24 km·~29 min drive

The camping site at Husafell is a top site with lots of features. Close to the site you…

#2.Reyðarfellsskógur

25 km·~30 min drive

West Iceland camping. Access to Snæfellsnes peninsula and western attractions. Good…

#3.Tjaldsvæði Úthlíð

27 km·~33 min drive

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

#4.Úthlíð, Biskupstungu

27 km·~33 min drive

The camp site Uthlid at Biskupstungur has much to offer. You will find a swimming pool, a…

4 campsites near West Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Krambúðin

31 km·~37 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#2.Krambúð

44 km·~53 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#3.Bónus

58 km·~70 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#4.Ljómalind

58 km·~70 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near West Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Húsafell

24 km·~29 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#2.Geysir

28 km·~34 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Laugarvatn

31 km·~37 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Reykholt

34 km·~40 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near West Iceland

Tours

#1.Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountain

6 hours 30 minutes

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

from 18.101 ISKView tour →

#2.From Grundarfjörður Port: Private Snaefellsness Tour

8 hours

Step away from busy destinations like the Golden Circle and the South Coast with the tour.

from 269.900 ISKView tour →

#3.Grundarfjordur Port: Small Group Snaefellsnes Peninsula from Cruise Terminal

5 hours

Join a small group shore excursion from Grundarfjordur Port and explore the landscapes of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula often call

from 25.340 ISKView tour →

3 tours near West Iceland

Data & sources

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Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Milan Nykodym from Kutna Hora, Czech Republic · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
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