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Stóra Grábrók

West Iceland, Iceland170 m

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Stóra Grábrók

West Iceland, Iceland170 m

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Stóra Grábrók is in West Iceland at 64.7714°N, 21.5387°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Elevation: 170 m above sea level
Getting there: Road 5240 (Baulan-Norðurá)
Off the main road: 4.7 km from Route 60
Nearest town: Bifröst — 0.9 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 72 km in a straight line
What else is close: 138 mapped places within 20 km

Stóra Grábrók weather and conditions

At Stóra Grábrók in West Iceland, conditions as of 29 August 2026, 08:15 (Iceland time): 4°C (feels like 1°C), mostly clear, wind 1 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 46 m (sunrise 06:04, sunset 20:50). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

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Cars & campers

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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

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 Stóra Grábrók

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Small groups

Hiking

Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountain

IF THIS ONE SHOWS UNAVAILABLE, CHECK OUR OTHER DAY TOURS as we run one tour per day.

Duration6 hours 30 minutes

HighlightsWest Iceland

From Grundarfjörður Port: Private Snaefellsness Tour

Step away from busy destinations like the Golden Circle and the South Coast with the tour.

Duration8 hours

HighlightsWest Iceland

Grundarfjordur Port: Small Group Snaefellsnes Peninsula from Cruise Terminal

Join a small group shore excursion from Grundarfjordur Port and explore the landscapes of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula often call

Duration5 hours

HighlightsWest Iceland

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25.340 ISK

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Is it safe to visit Stóra Grábrók?

Stóra Grábrók is not currently erupting, and the surrounding area is generally safe to visit on marked trails. Volcanic and geothermal ground can still be unstable or hide gas — stay on the path, and check safetravel.is for any local closures before you drive.

How do I get to Stóra Grábrók?

Stóra Grábrók is in West Iceland. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive — highland access often needs a 4×4 and some routes only open in summer.

Can I hike Stóra Grábrók?

It depends on the volcano and current activity. Some Icelandic cones have short marked trails to the rim; others sit under glaciers or in closed areas and cannot be climbed without a guide. Never approach an active eruption unless the official viewing area is open — conditions change fast.

What should I know about volcanic gas near Stóra Grábrók?

Volcanic and geothermal areas can release sulphur dioxide and hydrogen sulphide, which are toxic in high concentrations and collect in low-lying spots. Stay on marked paths, leave immediately if you smell strong sulphur or feel unwell, and check the Met Office gas forecasts during any eruption.

Nearby

km column = your drive

Waterfalls

#1.Glanni

2 km·~2 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#2.Laxfoss

4.5 km·~5 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#3.Bjarnafoss

9.2 km·~11 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#4.Hamrafoss

9.7 km·~12 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

4 waterfalls near West Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Borgarbyggð

800 m

Public_bath hot spring

#2.Natural hot pot near Borgarbyggð

9.4 km·~11 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#3.Árhver

15 km·~18 min drive

Natural hot spring

#4.Skrifla

17 km·~20 min drive

Hverinn hitaði upp skólann, öll íbúðarhús og mörg önnur hús staðarins allt til ársins 1974

4 hot springs near West Iceland

Campsites

#1.Varmaland

9.3 km·~11 min drive

The camp site at Varmaland is a big and spacious area and is well suitable for groups and…

#2.Hverinn, Kleppjárnsreykjum

14 km·~17 min drive

The camp site has 80-100 spots for tents, trailers and RV’s. In 60 spots you’ll find…

#3.Fossatún

20 km·~24 min drive

Fossatún is located between Borgarnes and Reykholt in Borgarfjörður. The environment and…

#4.Selsskógur

27 km·~33 min drive

West Iceland camping. Access to Snæfellsnes peninsula and western attractions. Good…

4 campsites near West Iceland

F-Roads

#1.F508 Skorradalsvegur

23 km·~27 min drive

Power line road with hidden waterfalls

#2.F570 Jökulshálsvegur

24 km·~29 min drive

Mountain road near Snæfellsjökull glacier

2 f-roads near West Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Hyrnan

31 km·~37 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Ljómalind

31 km·~37 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Nettó

31 km·~37 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#4.Bónus

31 km·~37 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near West Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Hreðavatnsskáli

400 m

Orkan · 303.6 kr/L petrol

#2.Baulan

12 km·~15 min drive

Orkan · 279.7 kr/L petrol

#3.Reykholt

17 km·~21 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Borgarnes

28 km·~34 min drive

Atlantsolía · 279.8 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near West Iceland

Tours

#1.Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountain

6 hours 30 minutes

IF THIS ONE SHOWS UNAVAILABLE, CHECK OUR OTHER DAY TOURS as we run one tour per day.

from 18.101 ISKView tour →

#2.From Grundarfjörður Port: Private Snaefellsness Tour

8 hours

Step away from busy destinations like the Golden Circle and the South Coast with the tour.

from 269.900 ISKView tour →

#3.Grundarfjordur Port: Small Group Snaefellsnes Peninsula from Cruise Terminal

5 hours

Join a small group shore excursion from Grundarfjordur Port and explore the landscapes of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula often call

from 25.340 ISKView tour →

3 tours near West Iceland

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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