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Stóra-Kóngsfell rises to 602 m in the Reykjavík Area, Iceland — the 23rd highest of the 147 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 1, 8.1 km away.
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64.0008°N, 21.6604°W · Reykjavík Area
Plan your visit
Elevation- 602 m above sea level
Getting there- Road 417 (Sandsk-Bláfjöll)
Off the main road- 8.1 km from Route 1
Nearest town- Hafnarfjörður — 14.8 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 21 km in a straight line
What else is close- 806 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Stóra-Kóngsfell
Inside The Volcano Hiking Tour with Pickup from Reykjavíkfrom 55.500 ISK · 6 h
Inside The Volcano Hiking Tour - Self-drivefrom 51.000 ISK · 4 h
Day Hike to Helgafell: Lava Caves and Elvesfrom 15.396 ISK · 5 h
Hengill Geothermal ATV Tour Near Reykjavík – 1.5 Hoursfrom 14.399 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Volcano Valley ATV Tour Near Reykjavík – 2.5 Hoursfrom 19.999 ISK · 2 h 30 min
Viking Horses Sleipnir Evening Tourfrom 29.900 ISK · 1 h 45 min
Volcanic Landscape – Riding Tourfrom 21.510 ISK · 2 h 10 min
Lava Tour - Horseback Riding through the Lava Fieldsfrom 16.900 ISK · 2 h
Waterproof Phonecasefrom 2.990 ISK
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 regionStóra-Kóngsfell weather and conditions
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2°Covercast · feels -5°C10 m/sgusts 139 h 52 mdaylight · 08:16 – 18:08
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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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Nearby
km column = your drive
- 1
Drottning1 km - 2
Þríhnúkar2 km - 3Bláfjallahorn3 km
- 4Rauðuhnúkar3 km
- 5Bláfjöll4 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Geothermal hot spring near Ölfus13 km
- 2Natural hot pot near Breiðholt14 km
- 3Geothermal hot spring near Kópavogsbær14 km
Fuel
- 1
Norðlingaholt12 km · 310.8 kr/L - 2
Búðarkór13 km · 279.8 kr/L - 3Suðurfell14 km · 279.7 kr/L
Supermarkets
Tours
A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!from 159.000 ISK · 8 hours 
A Magical Day in Iceland - a private custom made tour - Up to 9 passengersfrom 195.000 ISK · 8 hours 
Adventure in Landmannalaugar and Hot Springs - Reykjavík and Hellafrom 26.900 ISK · 13 hours
Frequently
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questions
How do I get to Stóra-Kóngsfell?
Stóra-Kóngsfell is in Reykjavík Area. 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-Kóngsfell 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-Kóngsfell?
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-Kóngsfell?
Stóra-Kóngsfell is 602 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.
Data & sources
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Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Michal Klajban · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
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
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