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Bláfjall

South Coast, Iceland726 m elevation
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Bláfjall

South Coast, Iceland726 m elevation

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Bláfjall rises to 726 m on Iceland's South Coast — the 178th highest of the 340 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 1, 27 km away.

Map of Bláfjall

Bláfjall is on Iceland's South Coast at 63.8882°N, 18.6652°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Plan your visit

Elevation
726 m above sea level
Getting there
Road F233 (Álftavatnskrókur)
Off the main road
27.1 km from Route 1
Nearest town
Kirkjubæjarklaustur — 32.3 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
162 km in a straight line
What else is close
118 mapped places within 20 km
  • Reached on an F-road. Icelandic law requires a 4WD vehicle on F-roads, and they open only for the summer season — check the current status before setting out.

Bláfjall weather and conditions

At Bláfjall in South Coast, conditions as of 28 August 2026, 13:00 (Iceland time): 4°C, light drizzle, wind 1 m/s, 0.1 mm precipitation in the last hour. Daylight today: 14 h 39 m (sunrise 05:55, sunset 20:35). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 28 August 2026, 13:00· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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How do I get to Bláfjall?
Bláfjall is in South Coast. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive — highland trailheads often need a 4×4, and some access roads only open in summer.
Can I hike Bláfjall without a guide?
It depends on the route and conditions. Lower Icelandic peaks are hikeable in summer with proper boots, layers and a forecast check, but weather turns fast even in July. Tell someone your route and register plans on safetravel.is.
When is the best time to hike Bláfjall?
June to September, when snow has cleared from the trails and daylight is long. Winter ascents are serious mountaineering. Always check the forecast on vedur.is before you set out.
How tall is Bláfjall?
Bláfjall is 726 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.

Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Hánípa2 km
  2. 2Svartihnúkur6 km
  3. 3Lambafell7 km
  4. 4Fremri-Hrafn7 km
  5. 5Svartahnúksfjöll8 km

Hot Springs

#1.Strútslaug
14 km·~16 min drive

Pool hot spring

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Rangárþing ytra
21 km·~26 min drive

Natural hot spring

#3.Landmannalaugar Hot River
22 km·~27 min drive

Highland hot river where streams mix - find your perfect temperature spot. Surrounded by…

#4.Brennisteinsalda
23 km·~27 min drive

Natural hot spring

4 hot springs near South Coast

Campsites

#1.Hólaskjól
3.7 km·~4 min drive

The camping site Hólaskjól is on the way to the highlands

#2.Skælingar
12 km·~15 min drive

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

#3.Strútslaug
14 km·~16 min drive

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

#4.Strútur
16 km·~19 min drive

The camp site is located in the highlands between Álftavatna and the canyon Hvannagil.

4 campsites near South Coast

Supermarkets

#1.Gvendarkjör
32 km·~39 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Krónan
55 km·~66 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#3.Krambúð
85 km·~102 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#4.Kjörbúðin
85 km·~102 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near South Coast

Gas stations

#1.Kirkjubæjarklaustur
32 km·~39 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Hrauneyjar
46 km·~55 min drive

Olís · 315.8 kr/L petrol

#3.Vík í Mýrdal
55 km·~66 min drive

Orkan · 308.2 kr/L petrol

#4.Hvolsvöllur
78 km·~94 min drive

N1 · 310.9 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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