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Stóra-Sandfell rises to 430 m in the Reykjavík Area, Iceland — the 54th highest of the 147 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 1, 3.2 km away.
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63.9899°N, 21.3879°W · Reykjavík Area
Plan your visit
Elevation- 430 m above sea level
Off the main road- 3.2 km from Route 1
Nearest town- Hveragerðisbær — 9.2 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 32 km in a straight line
What else is close- 276 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Stóra-Sandfell
Evening Lava Tunnel Tourfrom 8.900 ISK · 1 h
Standard Lava Tunnel Tourfrom 8.900 ISK · 1 h
The Lava Falls Adventure tourfrom 27.900 ISK · 3 h
Black & Blue - Lava Tunnel + Silfra Snorkelingfrom 23.990 ISK · 5 h
Lava Tunnel Tour (Back to Back)from 8.475 ISK · 3 h
Day Trek to Hengill and the hidden Hot Spring: The Lost Treasurefrom 21.187 ISK · 9 h
Northern Lights Hike to Reykjadalur Hot Riverfrom 13.842 ISK · 4 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
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-Sandfell weather and conditions
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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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- 1Lakahnúkar1 km
- 2Stóri Meitill2 km
- 3Syðri-Eldborg2 km
- 4
Skálafell3 km - 5Litli Meitill3 km
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Hot springs
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Fuel
- 1
Hveragerði10 km · 306.9 kr/L - 2Þorlákshöfn15 km · 308.6 kr/L
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Eyrarbakki18 km · 308.7 kr/L
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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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How do I get to Stóra-Sandfell?
Stóra-Sandfell 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-Sandfell 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-Sandfell?
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-Sandfell?
Stóra-Sandfell is 430 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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