Mountain · The Highlands
Hattfell
mountain in Iceland
Before you go
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.
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Quick facts
- Hattfell is 162 km from Reykjavík by road, about 2 h 41 min by car.
- Hattfell rises to 910 metres above sea level.
- The nearest town to Hattfell is Hvolsvöllur.
- Hattfell is a mountain in the Icelandic Highlands.
The facts
| Elevation | 910 m |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Hvolsvöllur |
| From Reykjavík | 162 km by road, about 2 h 41 min |
| Region | The Highlands |
| Coordinates | 63.7920° N, 19.3548° 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.
Questions people ask
What is Hattfell?
Hattfell is a mountain in the Icelandic Highlands. It rises to 910 metres above sea level.
Where is Hattfell?
Hattfell is at 63.7920° N, 19.3548° W, in the Icelandic Highlands. The nearest town is Hvolsvöllur. The nearest other sight on our map is Markarfljótsgljúfur, a canyon about 4.2 km away in a straight line.
How far is Hattfell from Reykjavík?
Hattfell is 162 km from Reykjavík by road, about 2 h 41 min by car.
How do I get to Hattfell?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Hattfell, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Hvolsvöllur.
Does it cost anything to visit Hattfell?
We have not verified a fee for Hattfell. 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 Hattfell?
The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Hella & Pool, about 118 minutes' drive from Hattfell. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door.
Soak here afterwards
On the way back
- World Class Hella & Pool118 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
Nearby sights
All sights →Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
MarkarfljótsgljúfurCanyon · 4.2 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: Mickaël Delcey (Silverkey)
EinhyrningurMountain · 8.3 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: XI-TSE at Dutch WikipediaStrútur - HvanngilHike · 8.6 km
ÁlftavatnLake · 8.8 kmCC BY 3.0 · Photo: Chmee2/ValtameriMerkurjökullGlacier · 10 km
TindfjallajökullVolcano · 11 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: Martin Barth
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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