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Highlands, Iceland1,193 m elevation

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Valafell

Highlands, Iceland1,193 m elevation

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Valafell rises to 1,193 m in the Highlands, Iceland — the 50th highest of the 186 peaks we map there. Closest town is Hrafnagil, 98 km away.

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Valafell is in the Highlands, Iceland at 64.7123°N, 17.7246°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Elevation: 1,193 m above sea level
Nearest town: Hrafnagil — 98.2 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 212 km in a straight line
What else is close: 45 mapped places within 20 km

Valafell weather and conditions

At Valafell in Highlands, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 09:15 (Iceland time): -1°C (feels like -7°C), clear, wind 7 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 46 m (sunrise 05:48, sunset 20:34). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 1 September 2026, 09:15· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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Cars & campers

−12%exclusive discountFree cancellation

KEF airport pickup 24/74.8

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

Reserve −12%

Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

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

Tours near Valafell

Free cancellation

Small groups

Sightseeing

(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss

Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area are an absolute must if you're exploring the North!

Duration6 hours 30 minutes

HighlightsNorth Iceland

(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri

Discover the wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide.

Duration6 hours

HighlightsNorth Iceland

A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!

Embark on a private adventure through the Golden Circle with Northern Adventurer.

Duration8 hours

HighlightsReykjavík area

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How do I get to Valafell?

Valafell is in Highlands. 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 Valafell 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 Valafell?

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 Valafell?

Valafell is 1,193 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.

Nearby

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Waterfalls

#1.Skínandi

64 km·~76 min drive

A waterfall in the Highlands.

#2.Drekafoss

64 km·~77 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#3.Skuggafoss

66 km·~79 min drive

Deep in the highlands. You need a 4x4 and some confidence to get here. The reward is…

#4.Hrafnabjargafoss

72 km·~86 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

4 waterfalls near Highlands

Hot Springs

#1.Laugafell

45 km·~54 min drive

Pool hot spring

#2.Víti

60 km·~72 min drive

Water hot spring

#3.Víti Askja

60 km·~72 min drive

Volcanic crater lake at Askja. Highland destination, not always safe for bathing - check…

#4.Guðlaug

62 km·~75 min drive

New seaside hot pot on Langisandur beach in Akranes. Ocean views.

4 hot springs near Highlands

Campsites

#1.Nýidalur

17 km·~20 min drive

Highland campsite accessible in summer only. F-road driving required. Basic facilities…

#2.Laugafell

45 km·~54 min drive

Highland campsite accessible in summer only. F-road driving required. Basic facilities…

#3.Kverkfjöll / Sigurðarskáli

52 km·~62 min drive

Highland campsite accessible in summer only. F-road driving required. Basic facilities…

#4.Drekaskáli Warden Cabin

65 km·~78 min drive

North Iceland camping option. Less crowded than the south, with dramatic landscapes and…

4 campsites near Highlands

F-Roads

#1.F26 Sprengisandsleið

16 km·~20 min drive

The longest highland road

#2.F923 Jökuldalsvegur

19 km·~23 min drive

Near Stuðlagil basalt canyon

2 f-roads near Highlands

Supermarkets

#1.Gvendarkjör

104 km·~124 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Bónus

108 km·~130 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#3.Fisk Kompaní

108 km·~130 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Krambúð

109 km·~130 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Highlands

Gas stations

#1.Freysnes

90 km·~108 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#2.Hrauneyjar

94 km·~113 min drive

Olís · 315.8 kr/L petrol

#3.Mývatn

100 km·~120 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#4.Kirkjubæjarklaustur

103 km·~124 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near Highlands

Tours

#1.(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss

6 hours 30 minutes

Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area are an absolute must if you're exploring the North!

from 25.300 ISKView tour →

#2.(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri

6 hours

Discover the wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide.

from 25.900 ISKView tour →

#3.A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!

8 hours

Embark on a private adventure through the Golden Circle with Northern Adventurer.

from 159.000 ISKView tour →

3 tours near Highlands

Data & sources

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

OpenStreetMapVisitor 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