Mountain · Reykjanes
Stóra-Skógfell
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
- Stóra-Skógfell is 48 km from Reykjavík by road, about 55 min by car. The nearest road is about 1.8 km away.
- Stóra-Skógfell rises to 189 metres above sea level.
- The nearest town to Stóra-Skógfell is Grindavík.
- Stóra-Skógfell is a mountain in Reykjanes, Iceland.
The facts
| Elevation | 189 m |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Grindavík |
| From Reykjavík | 48 km by road, about 55 min |
| Region | Reykjanes |
| Coordinates | 63.8975° N, 22.3739° 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.
The nearest road is about 1.8 km away.
Questions people ask
What is Stóra-Skógfell?
Stóra-Skógfell is a mountain in Reykjanes, Iceland. It rises to 189 metres above sea level.
Where is Stóra-Skógfell?
Stóra-Skógfell is at 63.8975° N, 22.3739° W, in Reykjanes, Iceland. The nearest town is Grindavík. The nearest other sight on our map is Sýlingarfell, a mountain about 2.1 km away in a straight line.
How far is Stóra-Skógfell from Reykjavík?
Stóra-Skógfell is 48 km from Reykjavík by road, about 55 min by car. The nearest road is about 1.8 km away.
How do I get to Stóra-Skógfell?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Stóra-Skógfell, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Grindavík.
Does it cost anything to visit Stóra-Skógfell?
We have not verified a fee for Stóra-Skógfell. 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 Stóra-Skógfell?
The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Breiðholt & Pool, about 35 minutes' drive from Stóra-Skógfell. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door. Also within reach: Sky Lagoon (35 min), World Class Árbær & Pool (38 min).
Soak here afterwards
- World Class Breiðholt & Pool35 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- Sky Lagoon35 min driveper visit with LifePass
- World Class Árbær & Pool38 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Laugar & Pool39 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Mosfellsbær - Gym & Pool41 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Seltjarnarnes - Gym & Pool44 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
On the way back
- World Class Akranes & Pool71 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Selfoss & Pool76 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Hella & Pool105 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
Nearby sights
All sights →Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
Sources
Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. We have no licence-clean photograph of this place yet, so the image is a location map drawn from its coordinates on a public-domain outline of Iceland.
- Wikidata (CC0-1.0)
© OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License.