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Westfjords Peaks

227 mapped

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. Distances on the cards are straight-line from Reykjavík.

Óshyrna mountain656 m

Óshyrna

229 km from Reykjavík

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.

Bolafjall mountain622 m

Bolafjall

235 km from Reykjavík

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.

227 peaks in Westfjords

Kaldbakur mountain998 m

Kaldbakur

203 km from Reykjavík

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

Þverfell

870 m · 212 km from Reykjavík

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".

Þorfinnur mountain730 m

Þorfinnur

221 km from Reykjavík

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

Búrfell

716 m · 200 km from Reykjavík

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.

Ernir mountain696 m

Ernir

230 km from Reykjavík

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

Þverfell

674 m · 191 km from Reykjavík

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".

Óshyrna mountain656 m

Óshyrna

229 km from Reykjavík

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.

Krossnesfjall mountain646 m

Krossnesfjall

214 km from Reykjavík

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

Bolafjall mountain622 m

Bolafjall

235 km from Reykjavík

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.

Hestur mountain536 m

Hestur

210 km from Reykjavík

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

Hvesta mountain515 m

Hvesta

259 km from Reykjavík

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

Vaðalfjöll mountain509 m

Vaðalfjöll

160 km from Reykjavík

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

Botnsheiði mountain508 m

Botnsheiði

221 km from Reykjavík

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

Þverfell

505 m · 153 km from Reykjavík

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".

Lækjarfjall mountain483 m

Lækjarfjall

248 km from Reykjavík

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

Tindar

374 m · 182 km from Reykjavík

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.

Djúpuhlíðarfjall

368 m · 247 km from Reykjavík

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.

Sandafell mountain367 m

Sandafell

206 km from Reykjavík

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

Hafnarmúli mountain306 m

Hafnarmúli

189 km from Reykjavík

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

Laugabólsfjall mountain265 m

Laugabólsfjall

186 km from Reykjavík

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

Bæjarnesfjall mountain

Bæjarnesfjall

161 km from Reykjavík

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

Skógarhorn mountain

Skógarhorn

220 km from Reykjavík

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

Kubbi mountain

Kubbi

219 km from Reykjavík

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

Dvergasteinsfjall mountain

Dvergasteinsfjall

214 km from Reykjavík

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