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Sýlingarfell rises to 197 m in the Reykjanes Peninsula, Iceland — the 20th highest of the 38 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 43, 0.8 km away.
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63.8827°N, 22.4050°W · Reykjanes Peninsula
Plan your visit
Elevation- 197 m above sea level
Getting there- Road 43 (Norðurljósavegur - Grindavík)
Off the main road- 0.8 km from Route 43
Nearest town- Grindavík — 4.9 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 37 km in a straight line
What else is close- 307 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Sýlingarfell
Blue Lagoon Transfer - Oneway Tourdeskfrom 27.000 ISK · 1 h
Blue Lagoon To keflavik Airportfrom 21.000 ISK · 30 min
Blue Lagoon Admissionfrom 14.990 ISK · 3 h
Blue Lagoon - Reykjavikfrom 25.000 ISK · 45 min
Reykjavik - Blue Lagoonfrom 25.000 ISK · 45 min
Hire Photographer, Professional Photo Shoot - Grindavikfrom 49.437 ISK · 4 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 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 regionSýlingarfell weather and conditions
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Nearby
km column = your drive
- 1
Sundhnúkur1 km - 2Stóra-Skógfell2 km
- 3
Hagafell2 km - 4Innstahæð2 km
- 5
Þorbjörn3 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Geothermal hot spring near Grindavík4 km
- 2
Geothermal hot spring near Vogar11 km
- 3Geothermal hot spring near Njarðvík14 km
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Tours
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
Frequently
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How do I get to Sýlingarfell?
Sýlingarfell 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 Sýlingarfell 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 Sýlingarfell?
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 Sýlingarfell?
Sýlingarfell is 197 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.
Data & sources
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Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Steinninn · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 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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