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Torsmork

South Coast, Iceland27 kmHardGPS track

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HikeSouth Coast

Torsmork

South Coast, Iceland27 kmHardGPS track

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Torsmork is on Iceland's South Coast at 63.6865°N, 19.6953°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Getting there: Road 249 (Nauthúsagil - Jökultungur)
Off the main road: 15.1 km from Route 1
Nearest town: Hvolsvöllur — 27.4 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 121 km in a straight line
What else is close: 437 mapped places within 20 km

Torsmork weather and conditions

At Torsmork in South Coast, conditions as of 15 September 2026, 13:45 (Iceland time): 12°C (feels like 9°C), clear, wind 4 m/s gusting to 7 m/s. Daylight today: 13 h 09 m (sunrise 06:39, sunset 19:49). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

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Cars & campers

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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 Torsmork

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

Photos & videos

Photo: rotorrus / Wikiloc / wikiloc.com

Photo: rotorrus / wikiloc.com

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How long is the Torsmork hike?

The Torsmork trail is about 27 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 Torsmork trailhead?

Torsmork 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 Torsmork safe to hike alone?

Torsmork sits 27 km from Hvolsvöllur, and 15 km from Route 1. The uploader rated it hard and it climbs about 1,130 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 Torsmork?

Torsmork climbs about 1,130 m, so snow lingers on it later than on lowland trails. 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

km column = your drive

1Eyjafjallajokull Tranverse Via Skerjaleid2 km
2Short walk to the glacier3 km
3Bleiksargljufur6 km
4Natural – Þórsmörk7 km
5Husadalur To Langidalur8 km

Waterfalls

#1.Stigafoss

2.8 km·~3 min drive

A waterfall in Iceland.

#2.Stakkholtsgjá

7.8 km·~9 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#3.Nauthúsafoss

8.2 km·~10 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#4.Gluggafoss

10 km·~13 min drive

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

4 waterfalls near South Coast

Hot Springs

#1.Seljavallalaug

14 km·~17 min drive

Historic 1923 pool in valley near Seljalandsfoss. Free, 15-min walk, unmaintained. Bring…

#2.Hot Spring Shower

15 km·~18 min drive

Geothermal spot

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Hvolsvöllur

27 km·~33 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Hella

38 km·~46 min drive

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

4 hot springs near South Coast

Campsites

#1.Þórsmörk - Slyppugil

6.8 km·~8 min drive

The camp site in Slyppugil in Thorsmörk is located in a quiet are in Thorsmörk. The…

#2.Camping Volcano Huts

7.7 km·~9 min drive

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

#3.Þórsmörk Langidalur

9 km·~11 min drive

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

#4.Brúðkaupflöt

11 km·~13 min drive

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

4 campsites near South Coast

F-Roads

#1.F207 Lakagígavegur

4.1 km·~5 min drive

Loop around Laki craters

#2.F249 Þórsmerkurvegur

8.8 km·~11 min drive

The road to Þórsmörk valley

#3.F206 Lakavegur

13 km·~16 min drive

Road to Laki craters

#4.F210 Fjallabaksleið syðri

22 km·~26 min drive

Fjallabaksleið syðri

4 f-roads near South Coast

Supermarkets

#1.Krónan

27 km·~33 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#2.Kjörbúðin

38 km·~46 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Bónus

39 km·~47 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#4.Krambúð

58 km·~70 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near South Coast

Gas stations

#1.Hvolsvöllur

27 km·~33 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Hella

38 km·~45 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#3.Vestmannaeyjar

39 km·~47 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#4.Landvegamót

45 km·~54 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 · rotorrus / Wikiloc
WikilocDescription & facts
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