Mountain · South Iceland
Bjólfell
mountain in Iceland
Quick facts
- Bjólfell is 130 km from Reykjavík by road, about 1 h 59 min by car.
- Bjólfell rises to 443 metres above sea level.
- The nearest town to Bjólfell is Hella.
- Bjólfell is a mountain in South Iceland.
The facts
| Elevation | 443 m |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Hella |
| From Reykjavík | 130 km by road, about 1 h 59 min |
| Region | South Iceland |
| Coordinates | 63.9748° N, 19.9271° W |
Getting there
Directions go to the sight's mapped point. For a mountain, glacier or lake that can be well away from the road, so park only in marked areas and walk from there.
Stay on marked paths, leave no trace and close gates behind you. Driving off-road is illegal in Iceland.
Areas can be closed at short notice to protect them. Check the official page before travelling.
Questions people ask
What is Bjólfell?
Bjólfell is a mountain in South Iceland. It rises to 443 metres above sea level.
Where is Bjólfell?
Bjólfell is at 63.9748° N, 19.9271° W, in South Iceland. The nearest town is Hella. The nearest other sight on our map is Hellismannaleið, a hike about 8 km away in a straight line.
How far is Bjólfell from Reykjavík?
Bjólfell is 130 km from Reykjavík by road, about 1 h 59 min by car.
How do I get to Bjólfell?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Bjólfell, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Hella.
Does it cost anything to visit Bjólfell?
We have not verified a fee for Bjólfell. Some landowners charge for parking or entry, so check the signs on arrival. Iceland's right of public access comes with duties: stay on marked paths and leave no trace.
Where can you swim near Bjólfell?
The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Hella & Pool, about 37 minutes' drive from Bjólfell. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door. Also within reach: World Class Selfoss & Pool (66 min), World Class Árbær & Pool (110 min).
— After this
Soak here afterwards
- 37 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
On the way back
- 66 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- 110 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- 113 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- 115 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- 116 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- 119 min driveper visit with LifePass
Nearby sights
Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
Sources
Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. Photographs from Wikimedia Commons, credited individually.
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- Wikidata (CC0-1.0)
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