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Stóra-Skógfell rises to 189 m in the Reykjanes Peninsula, Iceland — the 23rd highest of the 38 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 43, 2.8 km away.
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63.8969°N, 22.3745°W · Reykjanes Peninsula
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Elevation- 189 m above sea level
Off the main road- 2.8 km from Route 43
Nearest town- Grindavík — 6.9 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 35 km in a straight line
What else is close- 308 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Stóra-Skógfell
Blue Lagoon Transfer - Oneway Tourdeskfrom 27.000 ISK · 1 h
Blue Lagoon To keflavik Airportfrom 21.000 ISK · 30 min
Blue Lagoon - Reykjavikfrom 25.000 ISK · 45 min
Reykjavik - Blue Lagoonfrom 25.000 ISK · 45 min
Blue Lagoon Admissionfrom 14.990 ISK · 3 h
Trip to the Moon 3 to 4-hour ATV tourfrom 35.900 ISK · 4 h
Lava Beach 2-hour ATV tourfrom 24.900 ISK · 2 h
Midnight Sun Quad / Buggy tourfrom 24.900 ISK · 2 h
1h Buggy Tour – Volcanic Trails of Grindavíkfrom 41.800 ISK · 1 hBlue Lagoon Admissionfrom 14.990 ISK · 3 h
Blue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 min
Spirit of the Aurora (28 person max vehicle)from 14.990 ISK · 5 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionStóra-Skógfell weather and conditions
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Sýlingarfell2 km - 2
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Há-Hrafnshlíð4 km
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- 1Geothermal hot spring near Grindavík6 km
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Geothermal hot spring near Vogar10 km
- 3Geothermal hot spring near Njarðvík13 km
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Arrival Day Private Tour - Reykjaness Day tour with Blue Lagoonfrom 218.750 ISK · 10 hours - Blue Lagoon Admissionfrom 14.990 ISK · 3 hours
Day Trek beyond Seltun: A Vibrant Geothermal Wonderland, Mountains and Lakesfrom 19.068 ISK · 7 hours
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How do I get to Stóra-Skógfell?
Stóra-Skógfell 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 Stóra-Skógfell 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-Skógfell?
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-Skógfell?
Stóra-Skógfell is 189 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.
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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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