Skip to main content
MountainSouth Coast

Grænafjall

South Coast, Iceland1,063 m elevation
Road loading…Weather loading…
Navigate
DirectionsNavigate
MountainSouth Coast

Grænafjall

South Coast, Iceland1,063 m elevation

About

Grænafjall rises to 1,063 m on Iceland's South Coast — the 43rd highest of the 340 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 1, 32 km away.

Map of Grænafjall

Grænafjall is on Iceland's South Coast at 64.1978°N, 17.3583°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

Open Grænafjall on the interactive map →

Plan your visit

Elevation
1,063 m above sea level
Off the main road
32.2 km from Route 1
Nearest town
Kirkjubæjarklaustur — 59.1 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
222 km in a straight line
What else is close
34 mapped places within 20 km

Grænafjall weather and conditions

At Grænafjall in South Coast, conditions as of 30 August 2026, 16:45 (Iceland time): 0°C (feels like -3°C), light drizzle, wind 1 m/s, 0.1 mm precipitation in the last hour. Daylight today: 14 h 42 m (sunrise 05:49, sunset 20:31). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 30 August 2026, 16:45· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

Driving conditions
Weather now
Wind
Check live
Road access
Daylight today
Visit now · Open year-round · 30 min stop · Visibility —
open map
Forecast
Today
Northern lights
Tonight
/9
No data
0
9
Moon
Sun & light
Today
Today
Sunrise
Golden hour AM
Golden hour PM
Sunset
Blue hour

Daily conditions for your trip

Roads, weather, and aurora for your exact travel dates — one short email each morning, nothing else. Unsubscribe any time.

Photos & videos

No photos or videos yet

Been to Grænafjall? Help other travellers — add the first photo or video.

Search YouTube

Reviews

Frequently
asked
questions

How do I get to Grænafjall?
Grænafjall 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 Grænafjall 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 Grænafjall?
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 Grænafjall?
Grænafjall is 1,063 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.

Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Norðurfell15 km
  2. 2Faernstindar15 km
  3. 3Eystrafjall15 km
  4. 4Bjarnarsker17 km
  5. 5Háalda18 km

Hot Springs

#1.Guðlaug
7.6 km·~9 min drive

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

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Skaftárhreppur
57 km·~68 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Strútslaug
85 km·~102 min drive

Pool hot spring

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Rangárþing ytra
85 km·~103 min drive

Natural hot spring

4 hot springs near South Coast

Campsites

#1.Campsite Reception
28 km·~33 min drive

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

#2.Skaftafell
28 km·~33 min drive

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

#3.Ferðaþjónustan Svínafelli
35 km·~41 min drive

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

#4.Svinafell
35 km·~42 min drive

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

4 campsites near South Coast

Supermarkets

#1.Gvendarkjör
56 km·~68 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Nettó
104 km·~125 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#3.Krónan
118 km·~142 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#4.Krambúð
144 km·~172 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near South Coast

Gas stations

#1.Freysnes
32 km·~39 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#2.Fagurhólsmýri
49 km·~59 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Kirkjubæjarklaustur
56 km·~67 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#4.Hrauneyjar
93 km·~112 min drive

Olís · 315.8 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

Data & sources

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

Spotted an error, or have something to add? Help us keep this page accurate.