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Gíslholtsfjall

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Gíslholtsfjall is a mapped mountain peak on Iceland's South Coast. Nearest road is Route 30, 4.6 km away. Closest town is Brautarholt, 7.1 km away.

Map of Gíslholtsfjall

Gíslholtsfjall is on Iceland's South Coast at 63.9585°N, 20.4993°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Plan your visit

Off the main road
4.6 km from Route 30
Nearest town
Brautarholt — 7.1 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
73 km in a straight line
What else is close
53 mapped places within 20 km

Gíslholtsfjall weather and conditions

At Gíslholtsfjall in South Coast, conditions as of 28 August 2026, 10:15 (Iceland time): 8°C (feels like 4°C), clear, wind 3 m/s gusting to 6 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 40 m (sunrise 06:02, sunset 20:42). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 28 August 2026, 10:15· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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How do I get to Gíslholtsfjall?
Gíslholtsfjall 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 Gíslholtsfjall 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 Gíslholtsfjall?
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 Gíslholtsfjall?
Elevation for Gíslholtsfjall is not recorded in the open datasets we use. Treat any figure you find online, including on this page, as approximate.

Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Selfjall2 km
  2. 2Hestfjall11 km
  3. 3Þrándur11 km
  4. 4Vörðufell13 km
  5. 5Miðfell19 km

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Rangárþing ytra
6.2 km·~7 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Skeiða- og Gnúpverjahreppur
7.1 km·~9 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Natural hot pot near Grímsnes- og Grafningshreppur
14 km·~17 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Hella
14 km·~17 min drive

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

4 hot springs near South Coast

Campsites

#1.Laugaland
6.2 km·~7 min drive

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

#2.Tjaldvæðið í Brautarholti
7.2 km·~9 min drive

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

#3.Álfaskeið
15 km·~18 min drive

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

#4.Árhús
15 km·~18 min drive

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

4 campsites near South Coast

Supermarkets

#1.Kjörbúðin
15 km·~17 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Krambúð
21 km·~25 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#3.Bónus
23 km·~28 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#4.Hagkaup Sérvara
23 km·~28 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near South Coast

Gas stations

#1.Landvegamót
8.8 km·~11 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#2.Hella
15 km·~17 min drive

Olís · 310.8 kr/L petrol

#3.Árnes
15 km·~18 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Minni Borg
18 km·~22 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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