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Westfjords Peaks

227 peaks in Westfjords — mapped with live road conditions, drive times, and directions.

227 peaks in Westfjords, led by Óshyrna and Bolafjall. All mapped with drive times, directions, and live road conditions.

Top peaks in Westfjords

The region's stand-outs — each with photos, facts, and its own page.

Óshyrna mountain

Óshyrna

Óshyrna is a mountain in the Westfjords in Iceland. It is the outermost part of the mountain slope between Ísafjörður and Bolungarvík. The old road to Bolungarvík lies between Óshyrna and the ocean. The Óshlíð road is one of Iceland's most dangerous roads because of frequent avalanches and rock falls. The road has four emergency shelters along its route.

656 m
Bolafjall mountain

Bolafjall

Bolafjall is a 638 meter high mountain in the vicinity of Bolungarvík. A road was built to the top in 1986. In 2002 it was opened to civilian traffic. In 2022, an observation deck with a view over the Ísafjarðardjúp was opened on the mountain.

622 m

Distances between them

1Óshyrna Bolafjall7.3 km · ~9 min drive

227 peaks in Westfjords

Kaldbakur mountain

Kaldbakur

Mountain peak in Westfjords, 998m. [Wikidata: mountain in Iceland]

998 m

Þverfell

Þverfellshorn is a peak in the Esjan mountains of Capital Region in southwestern Iceland. It is located roughly 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) by air northeast of Reykjavík. It is one of the most visited peaks in Iceland, attracting hikers for its scenic views. Its elevation range is 820 metres (2,690 ft) - 840 metres (2,760 ft). The car park at the foot of the mountain is known as "Mógilsá".

870 m
Þorfinnur mountain

Þorfinnur

Mountain peak in the Westfjords. Elevation and hiking info may be available locally.

730 m

Búrfell

Búrfell is a 669 m (2,195 ft) basalt tuya located in Iceland. It is situated in the south of the country along the western boundary of the Þjórsárdalur valley.

716 m
Ernir mountain

Ernir

Mountain peak in the Westfjords. Elevation and hiking info may be available locally.

696 m

Þverfell

Þverfellshorn is a peak in the Esjan mountains of Capital Region in southwestern Iceland. It is located roughly 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) by air northeast of Reykjavík. It is one of the most visited peaks in Iceland, attracting hikers for its scenic views. Its elevation range is 820 metres (2,690 ft) - 840 metres (2,760 ft). The car park at the foot of the mountain is known as "Mógilsá".

674 m
Óshyrna mountain

Óshyrna

Óshyrna is a mountain in the Westfjords in Iceland. It is the outermost part of the mountain slope between Ísafjörður and Bolungarvík. The old road to Bolungarvík lies between Óshyrna and the ocean. The Óshlíð road is one of Iceland's most dangerous roads because of frequent avalanches and rock falls. The road has four emergency shelters along its route.

656 m
Krossnesfjall mountain

Krossnesfjall

Mountain peak in the Westfjords. Elevation and hiking info may be available locally.

646 m
Bolafjall mountain

Bolafjall

Bolafjall is a 638 meter high mountain in the vicinity of Bolungarvík. A road was built to the top in 1986. In 2002 it was opened to civilian traffic. In 2022, an observation deck with a view over the Ísafjarðardjúp was opened on the mountain.

622 m
Hestur mountain

Hestur

mountain in Iceland [Icelandic info]: Norður af Litla-Stakk er sker sem heitir Hestur

536 m
Hvesta mountain

Hvesta

Mountain peak in the Westfjords. Elevation and hiking info may be available locally.

515 m
Vaðalfjöll mountain

Vaðalfjöll

Mountain peak in the Westfjords. Elevation and hiking info may be available locally.

509 m
Botnsheiði mountain

Botnsheiði

Mountain peak in the Westfjords. Elevation and hiking info may be available locally.

508 m

Þverfell

Þverfellshorn is a peak in the Esjan mountains of Capital Region in southwestern Iceland. It is located roughly 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) by air northeast of Reykjavík. It is one of the most visited peaks in Iceland, attracting hikers for its scenic views. Its elevation range is 820 metres (2,690 ft) - 840 metres (2,760 ft). The car park at the foot of the mountain is known as "Mógilsá".

505 m
Lækjarfjall mountain

Lækjarfjall

Mountain peak in the Westfjords. Elevation and hiking info may be available locally.

483 m

Stóra-Búrfell

Búrfell is a 669 m (2,195 ft) basalt tuya located in Iceland. It is situated in the south of the country along the western boundary of the Þjórsárdalur valley.

446 m

Tindar

The Highland or The Central Highland is an area that comprises much of the interior land of Iceland. The Highland is situated above 300–400 meters (980–1,310 ft) and is mostly uninhabitable. The soil is primarily volcanic ash, and the terrain consists of basalt mountains and lava fields. Snow covers the Highland from October until the beginning of June. A few oasis-like areas, such as Herðubreiðarlindir and Þórsmörk, are also found in the Highland. The area has many notable natural features and hiking trails.

374 m

Djúpuhlíðarfjall

Hlíðarfjall is a mountain and ski resort located around 6 km west of the Icelandic town Akureyri in Eyjafjörður. The mountain itself has an elevation of 1,200m, It is the second largest ski resort in Iceland and reaches a top elevation of 1,014m. The base of the resort is at an elevation of 500m.

368 m
Sandafell mountain

Sandafell

Mountain peak in the Westfjords. Elevation and hiking info may be available locally.

367 m
Hafnarmúli mountain

Hafnarmúli

Mountain peak in the Westfjords. Elevation and hiking info may be available locally.

306 m
Laugabólsfjall mountain

Laugabólsfjall

Mountain peak in the Westfjords. Elevation and hiking info may be available locally.

265 m
Bæjarnesfjall mountain

Bæjarnesfjall

Mountain peak in the Westfjords. Elevation and hiking info may be available locally.

Skógarhorn mountain

Skógarhorn

Mountain peak in the Westfjords. Elevation and hiking info may be available locally.

Kubbi mountain

Kubbi

Mountain peak in the Westfjords. Elevation and hiking info may be available locally.

Dvergasteinsfjall mountain

Dvergasteinsfjall

Mountain peak in the Westfjords. Elevation and hiking info may be available locally.