Mountain · West Iceland
Hestfjall
mountain
Quick facts
- Hestfjall is 86 km from Reykjavík by road, about 1 h 20 min by car. The nearest road is about 1 km away.
- Hestfjall rises to 221 metres above sea level.
- The nearest town to Hestfjall is Borgarnes.
- Hestfjall is a mountain in West Iceland.
The facts
| Elevation | 221 m |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Borgarnes |
| From Reykjavík | 86 km by road, about 1 h 20 min |
| Region | West Iceland |
| Coordinates | 64.5633° N, 21.6536° 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 km away.
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 Hestfjall?
Hestfjall is a mountain in West Iceland. It rises to 221 metres above sea level.
Where is Hestfjall?
Hestfjall is at 64.5633° N, 21.6536° W, in West Iceland. The nearest town is Borgarnes. The nearest other sight on our map is Laxfoss, a waterfall about 3.7 km away in a straight line.
How far is Hestfjall from Reykjavík?
Hestfjall is 86 km from Reykjavík by road, about 1 h 20 min by car. The nearest road is about 1 km away.
How do I get to Hestfjall?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Hestfjall, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Borgarnes.
Does it cost anything to visit Hestfjall?
We have not verified a fee for Hestfjall. 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 Hestfjall?
The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Akranes & Pool, about 42 minutes' drive from Hestfjall. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door. Also within reach: World Class Mosfellsbær - Gym & Pool (65 min), World Class Laugar & Pool (76 min).
— After this
Soak here afterwards
- 42 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
On the way back
- 65 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- 76 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- 79 min driveper visit with LifePass
- 84 min driveIncluded on any 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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