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Dyrhamar

South Coast, Iceland1,917 m elevation

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Dyrhamar

South Coast, Iceland1,917 m elevation

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Dyrhamar rises to 1,917 m on Iceland's South Coast — the 4th highest of the 340 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 1, 8.6 km away.

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Dyrhamar is on Iceland's South Coast at 64.0074°N, 16.7013°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Elevation: 1,917 m above sea level
Off the main road: 8.6 km from Route 1
Nearest town: Kirkjubæjarklaustur — 72 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 255 km in a straight line
What else is close: 273 mapped places within 20 km

Dyrhamar weather and conditions

At Dyrhamar in South Coast, conditions as of 30 August 2026, 13:30 (Iceland time): -3°C (feels like -8°C), snow, wind 4 m/s, 0.1 mm precipitation in the last hour. Daylight today: 14 h 40 m (sunrise 05:47, sunset 20:27). 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 Dyrhamar

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 Dyrhamar?

Dyrhamar 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 Dyrhamar without a guide?

Dyrhamar is a high summit (1,917 m) — routes at this altitude often cross glacier or exposed terrain and should be done with a certified guide, rope and crampons. Do not attempt it solo, and check safetravel.is first.

When is the best time to hike Dyrhamar?

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 Dyrhamar?

Dyrhamar is 1,917 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.

Nearby

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Waterfalls

#1.Stigafoss

9.8 km·~12 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#2.Múlafoss

11 km·~13 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#3.Hangandifoss

12 km·~14 min drive

The fall comes off the rim of Múlagljúfur, the mossy canyon that opens above the…

#4.Grófarlækjarfoss

13 km·~15 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

4 waterfalls near South Coast

Hot Springs

#1.Guðlaug

42 km·~50 min drive

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

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Skaftárhreppur

71 km·~85 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Höfn

77 km·~93 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#4.Hoffell Hot Tubs

78 km·~94 min drive

Hot tubs with Vatnajökull glacier views near Höfn. Run by local farm.

4 hot springs near South Coast

Campsites

#1.Svinafell

8 km·~10 min drive

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

#2.Ferðaþjónustan Svínafelli

8.1 km·~10 min drive

We are located in Öræfi, just underneath the highest peak of Iceland.

#3.Skaftafell

13 km·~16 min drive

The camp site is spacious with trees as shelter. The camp site is divided into several…

#4.Campsite Reception

13 km·~16 min drive

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

4 campsites near South Coast

Supermarkets

#1.Gvendarkjör

70 km·~84 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Nettó

77 km·~93 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#3.Krónan

131 km·~157 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#4.Kjörbúðin

137 km·~164 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near South Coast

Gas stations

#1.Freysnes

9.7 km·~12 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#2.Fagurhólsmýri

14 km·~17 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Kirkjubæjarklaustur

70 km·~83 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#4.Höfn

77 km·~93 min drive

Olís · 310.8 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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Everything on this page comes from the sources below. Live feeds refresh automatically.

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