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Tröllafell

Westfjords, Iceland558 m elevation

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Tröllafell

Westfjords, Iceland558 m elevation

About

Tröllafell rises to 558 m in the Westfjords, Iceland — the 68th highest of the 189 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 61, 17 km away.

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Tröllafell is in the Westfjords, Iceland at 66.1948°N, 22.5859°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Elevation: 558 m above sea level
Off the main road: 17.4 km from Route 61
Nearest town: Súðavík — 24.6 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 230 km in a straight line
What else is close: 59 mapped places within 20 km

Tröllafell weather and conditions

At Tröllafell in Westfjords, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 22:15 (Iceland time): 2°C (feels like -2°C), partly cloudy, wind 3 m/s gusting to 9 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 58 m (sunrise 06:02, sunset 21:00). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

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Cars & campers

−12%exclusive discountFree cancellation

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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

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Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

Sleep right by the trailhead, wake up at the falls — F-road ready from mid-June.

Tours near Tröllafell

Free cancellation

Small groups

Iceland tour

Avoid the crowds

Book this tour and let us know what you'd love to see or do in the Westfjords—water sports included if you're up for it!

Bike and Kayak Combo

Combine our classic tours Calm Water Kayaking and Around the Walls to create a full day of activities.

BIRD CLIFFS & BEAUTIFUL BEACHES - biking

The tour starts at the Westfjords Adventures office in Patreksfjörður from where we will drive 60 km to the Látrabjarg cliffs.

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How do I get to Tröllafell?

Tröllafell is in Westfjords. 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 Tröllafell 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 Tröllafell?

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 Tröllafell?

Tröllafell is 558 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.

Nearby

km column = your drive

1Hestur5 km
2Kjölur5 km
3Tröllhálsar5 km
4Dalsfjall6 km
5Háafell7 km

Waterfalls

#1.Möngufoss

8.7 km·~10 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

#2.Drifandi

24 km·~29 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

#3.Glúmsstaðafoss

27 km·~32 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

#4.Bunárfoss

32 km·~38 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

4 waterfalls near Westfjords

Hot Springs

#1.Natural hot pot near Strandabyggð

21 km·~26 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#2.Gjörvidalslaug

29 km·~35 min drive

Hot spring in East Iceland. Natural geothermal bathing spot.

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Bolungarvíkurkaupstaður

30 km·~36 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Súðavíkurhreppur

31 km·~37 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

4 hot springs near Westfjords

Campsites

#1.Dalbær Snæfjallaströnd

10 km·~13 min drive

Camping near Dalbær Snæfjallaströnd

#2.Furufjörður

18 km·~21 min drive

Westfjords campsite. Remote location rewards those who make the journey. Dramatic…

#3.Smiðjuvík

23 km·~28 min drive

Westfjords campsite. Remote location rewards those who make the journey. Dramatic…

#4.Tjaldstæði í Reykjarfirði

23 km·~28 min drive

Westfjords campsite. Remote location rewards those who make the journey. Dramatic…

4 campsites near Westfjords

Supermarkets

#1.Nettó

28 km·~33 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#2.Kjörbúðin

30 km·~36 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.SAM

30 km·~36 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Bónus

30 km·~36 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Westfjords

Gas stations

#1.Súðavík

26 km·~31 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#2.Ísafjörður

28 km·~33 min drive

N1 · 306.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Bolungarvík

30 km·~36 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#4.Flateyri

45 km·~53 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near Westfjords

Tours

#1.Avoid the crowds

6 hours

Book this tour and let us know what you'd love to see or do in the Westfjords—water sports included if you're up for it!

from 45.000 ISKView tour →

#2.Bike and Kayak Combo

7 hours

Combine our classic tours Calm Water Kayaking and Around the Walls to create a full day of activities.

from 27.900 ISKView tour →

#3.BIRD CLIFFS & BEAUTIFUL BEACHES - biking

9 hours

The tour starts at the Westfjords Adventures office in Patreksfjörður from where we will drive 60 km to the Látrabjarg cliffs.

from 36.800 ISKView tour →

3 tours near Westfjords

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Everything on this page comes from the sources below. Live feeds refresh automatically.

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