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Breiðbakur

South Coast, Iceland1,028 m elevation

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Breiðbakur

South Coast, Iceland1,028 m elevation

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Breiðbakur rises to 1,028 m on Iceland's South Coast — the 48th highest of the 340 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 26, 30 km away.

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Breiðbakur is on Iceland's South Coast at 64.1867°N, 18.3516°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Elevation: 1,028 m above sea level
Off the main road: 30.4 km from Route 26
Nearest town: Kirkjubæjarklaustur — 48.7 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 174 km in a straight line
What else is close: 62 mapped places within 20 km

Breiðbakur weather and conditions

At Breiðbakur in South Coast, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 23:30 (Iceland time): 1°C (feels like -2°C), overcast, wind 2 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 42 m (sunrise 05:53, sunset 20:35). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 31 August 2026, 23:30· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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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 Breiðbakur

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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How do I get to Breiðbakur?

Breiðbakur 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 Breiðbakur 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 Breiðbakur?

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 Breiðbakur?

Breiðbakur is 1,028 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.

Nearby

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Waterfalls

#1.Ófærufoss

28 km·~33 min drive

Ófærufoss is a waterfall situated in the Eldgjá chasm in the western part of Vatnajökull…

#2.Silfurfoss

34 km·~40 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#3.Fagrifoss

35 km·~42 min drive

A waterfall in Iceland.

#4.Tungnaárfellsfoss

37 km·~44 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

4 waterfalls near South Coast

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Rangárþing ytra

41 km·~49 min drive

Natural hot spring

#2.Brennisteinsalda

41 km·~49 min drive

Natural hot spring

#3.Landmannalaugar Hot River

41 km·~49 min drive

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

#4.Guðlaug

42 km·~50 min drive

New seaside hot pot on Langisandur beach in Akranes. Ocean views.

4 hot springs near South Coast

Campsites

#1.Blágil

16 km·~19 min drive

Tjaldsvæðið í Blágilum er staðsett á grasbala undir brún Eldshrauns. Það er 50 km frá…

#2.Skælingar

24 km·~29 min drive

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

#3.Hólaskjól

33 km·~40 min drive

The camping site Hólaskjól is on the way to the highlands

#4.Landmannalaugar

41 km·~49 min drive

The colorful highland hot spring campsite. Rainbow rhyolite mountains, natural hot pools,…

4 campsites near South Coast

F-Roads

#1.F229 Jökulheimaleið

23 km·~27 min drive

Remote road to glacier edges

#2.F235 Langisjór

24 km·~28 min drive

Road to Iceland's most beautiful lake

2 f-roads near South Coast

Supermarkets

#1.Gvendarkjör

47 km·~56 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Krónan

91 km·~110 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#3.Krambúð

96 km·~115 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#4.Kjörbúðin

107 km·~129 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near South Coast

Gas stations

#1.Hrauneyjar

45 km·~54 min drive

Olís · 315.8 kr/L petrol

#2.Kirkjubæjarklaustur

46 km·~55 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#3.Freysnes

74 km·~89 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#4.Fagurhólsmýri

90 km·~108 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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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