Mountain · North Iceland
Spákonufell
mountain in Iceland
Quick facts
- Spákonufell is 269 km from Reykjavík by road, about 4 h 9 min by car. The nearest road is about 1.1 km away.
- Spákonufell rises to 639 metres above sea level.
- The nearest town to Spákonufell is Blönduós.
- Spákonufell is a mountain in North Iceland.
The facts
| Elevation | 639 m |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Blönduós |
| From Reykjavík | 269 km by road, about 4 h 9 min |
| Region | North Iceland |
| Coordinates | 65.8439° N, 20.2342° 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 1.1 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 Spákonufell?
Spákonufell is a mountain in North Iceland. It rises to 639 metres above sea level.
Where is Spákonufell?
Spákonufell is at 65.8439° N, 20.2342° W, in North Iceland. The nearest town is Blönduós. The nearest other sight on our map is Hraunvatn, a lake about 10 km away in a straight line.
How far is Spákonufell from Reykjavík?
Spákonufell is 269 km from Reykjavík by road, about 4 h 9 min by car. The nearest road is about 1.1 km away.
How do I get to Spákonufell?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Spákonufell, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Blönduós.
Does it cost anything to visit Spákonufell?
We have not verified a fee for Spákonufell. 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.
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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