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Exploring Tumastadir

South Coast, Iceland5.4 kmEasyGPS track

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HikeSouth Coast

Exploring Tumastadir

South Coast, Iceland5.4 kmEasyGPS track

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Exploring Tumastadir is on Iceland's South Coast at 63.7399°N, 20.0621°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Getting there: Road 261 (Hvolsv.-Dímonarv.)
Off the main road: 8.2 km from Route 1
Nearest town: Hvolsvöllur — 8.5 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 102 km in a straight line
What else is close: 115 mapped places within 20 km

Exploring Tumastadir weather and conditions

At Exploring Tumastadir in South Coast, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 17:30 (Iceland time): 11°C, overcast, wind 2 m/s gusting to 5 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 38 m (sunrise 06:01, sunset 20:40). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

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Cars & campers

−12%exclusive discountFree cancellation

KEF airport pickup 24/74.8

SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

Cheapest real 4WD in the fleet — gravel, the Westfjords and easy summer F-roads without truck prices.

VW Caravelle

Whole family or friend group in one car — gear in the back, room to stretch.

TransmissionAutomatic

12,750 kr15,000 kr/day

Reserve −12%

Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

Sleep right by the trailhead, wake up at the falls — F-road ready from mid-June.

Tours near Exploring Tumastadir

Free cancellation

Small groups

Iceland tour

Adrenaline Combo: Off-Road Buggy & Mega Zipline Experience

The Buggy Iceland and Mega Zipline Combo Tour offers an exhilarating adventure for thrill-seekers exploring Iceland.

Duration3 hours

HighlightsSouth Iceland

Buggy Adventure-Þórsmörk

"Þórsmörk has a spot in every Icelander's heart.

Duration5 hours

HighlightsSouth Iceland

Bus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavik

Our transfer service offers a comfortable and safe way to travel from the heart of Iceland's highlands, Landmannalaugar, to the…

Duration4 hours

HighlightsSouth Iceland

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Exploring Tumastadir — photo by Davide Di Gloria / Wikiloc

Photo: Davide Di Gloria / Wikiloc / wikiloc.com

Exploring Tumastadir — photo by Davide Di Gloria

Photo: Davide Di Gloria / wikiloc.com

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How long is the Exploring Tumastadir hike?

The Exploring Tumastadir trail is about 5.4 km based on its recorded GPS track. Times vary with pace, weather and how much you stop — plan conservatively and turn back early if conditions change.

How do I get to the Exploring Tumastadir trailhead?

Exploring Tumastadir is in South Coast. Use the map on this page for the trailhead coordinates and check live road conditions before you drive — some trailheads sit on gravel or F-roads that need a 4×4 and only open in summer.

Is Exploring Tumastadir safe to hike alone?

Exploring Tumastadir sits 8.5 km from Hvolsvöllur, and 8.2 km from Route 1. The uploader rated it easy and it climbs about 235 m. Iceland trails are often unmarked and weather turns quickly. Tell someone your plan (or file one at safetravel.is), carry a charged phone and layers, check the forecast, and turn back if fog, wind or rising rivers set in. Don’t rely on phone signal.

When is the best time to hike Exploring Tumastadir?

Most Icelandic hiking is a June–September activity, when trails are snow-free and daylight is long. Highland routes open later and close earlier; check road and trail status before committing.

Nearby

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2Trimountains< 1 km
3Tumastaðir Forest - Hvolsvöllur< 1 km
4Thrihyrningur Hiking Trail3 km
5Thrihyrningur5 km

Waterfalls

#1.Drífandi

7.8 km·~9 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#2.Þórðarfoss

8.4 km·~10 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#3.Gluggafoss

8.6 km·~10 min drive

Gluggafoss is a waterfall in southern Iceland, specifically in the Fljótshlíð area. As…

#4.Nauthúsafoss

13 km·~16 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

4 waterfalls near South Coast

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Hvolsvöllur

8.4 km·~10 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Hella

20 km·~24 min drive

Listed by Visit South Iceland as Hella's swimming pool — a staffed, geothermally-heated…

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Rangárþing ytra

26 km·~31 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#4.Hot Spring Shower

29 km·~35 min drive

Geothermal spot

4 hot springs near South Coast

Campsites

#1.Langbrók

1.5 km·~2 min drive

Small campside with a cosy cafe and a great view to Eyjafjallajökull.

#2.Tjaldstæðið Langbrók

1.5 km·~2 min drive

Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Campfires…

#3.Hellishólar, Fljótshlíð

2 km·~2 min drive

The camp site at Hellishólar is a great camp site located in Fljótshlíð, south Iceland.…

#4.Fljótshlíð

3 km·~4 min drive

Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Iceland's…

4 campsites near South Coast

F-Roads

#1.F207 Lakagígavegur

20 km·~25 min drive

Loop around Laki craters

1 f-roads near South Coast

Supermarkets

#1.Krónan

8.5 km·~10 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#2.Kjörbúðin

20 km·~24 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Bónus

35 km·~42 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#4.Krambúð

45 km·~54 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near South Coast

Gas stations

#1.Hvolsvöllur

8.5 km·~10 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Hella

19 km·~23 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#3.Landvegamót

27 km·~32 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#4.Vestmannaeyjar

35 km·~42 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near South Coast

Tours

#1.Adrenaline Combo: Off-Road Buggy & Mega Zipline Experience

3 hours

The Buggy Iceland and Mega Zipline Combo Tour offers an exhilarating adventure for thrill-seekers exploring Iceland.

from 29.300 ISKView tour →

#2.Buggy Adventure-Þórsmörk

5 hours

"Þórsmörk has a spot in every Icelander's heart.

from 89.990 ISKView tour →

#3.Bus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavik

4 hours

Our transfer service offers a comfortable and safe way to travel from the heart of Iceland's highlands, Landmannalaugar, to the…

from 12.220 ISKView tour →

3 tours near South Coast

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PhotographyHero & gallery photography · Davide Di Gloria / Wikiloc
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VegagerðinVisitor access & practical facts
VegagerðinLive road status & cameras · Icelandic Road Administration
Open-MeteoWeather forecast · CC BY 4.0
NOAA SWPCAurora (planetary Kp) forecast · public domain
OpenStreetMapInteractive-map data · ODbL
Esri, Maxar & Earthstar GeographicsSatellite imagery for the 3D terrain render · GIS User Community