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Grettir

South Coast, Iceland958 m elevation

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Grettir

South Coast, Iceland958 m elevation

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Grettir is on Iceland's South Coast at 64.0380°N, 18.5140°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Elevation: 958 m above sea level
Getting there: Road F235 (Langisjór)
Off the main road: 31.2 km from Route 26
Nearest town: Kirkjubæjarklaustur — 37.3 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 167 km in a straight line
What else is close: 98 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.

Grettir weather and conditions

At Grettir in South Coast, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 07:15 (Iceland time): -1°C (feels like -5°C), clear, wind 3 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 41 m (sunrise 05:54, sunset 20:35). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 1 September 2026, 07:15· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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Cars & campers

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KEF airport pickup 24/74.8

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 Grettir

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 Grettir?

Grettir 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 Grettir 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 Grettir?

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 Grettir?

Grettir is 958 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.

Nearby

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Waterfalls

#1.Ófærufoss

9.6 km·~12 min drive

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

#2.Silfurfoss

15 km·~18 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#3.Fagrifoss

23 km·~28 min drive

Fagrifoss is a waterfall located in the Highland in Iceland. It is almost on the road…

#4.Axlafoss

28 km·~34 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

4 waterfalls near South Coast

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Rangárþing ytra

27 km·~32 min drive

Natural hot spring

#2.Brennisteinsalda

27 km·~33 min drive

Natural hot spring

#3.Landmannalaugar Hot River

27 km·~33 min drive

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

#4.Strútslaug

28 km·~33 min drive

Pool hot spring

4 hot springs near South Coast

Campsites

#1.Skælingar

6.4 km·~8 min drive

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

#2.Hólaskjól

15 km·~18 min drive

The camping site Hólaskjól is on the way to the highlands

#3.Blágil

20 km·~25 min drive

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

#4.Landmannalaugar

27 km·~32 min drive

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

4 campsites near South Coast

F-Roads

#1.F235 Langisjór

5.4 km·~6 min drive

Road to Iceland's most beautiful lake

#2.F229 Jökulheimaleið

9.2 km·~11 min drive

Remote road to glacier edges

#3.F228 Veiðivatnaleið

16 km·~20 min drive

Road to fishing lakes

3 f-roads near South Coast

Supermarkets

#1.Gvendarkjör

36 km·~43 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Krónan

73 km·~88 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#3.Krambúð

88 km·~106 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#4.Kjörbúðin

95 km·~114 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near South Coast

Gas stations

#1.Kirkjubæjarklaustur

36 km·~43 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#2.Hrauneyjar

41 km·~50 min drive

Olís · 315.8 kr/L petrol

#3.Vík í Mýrdal

73 km·~88 min drive

Orkan · 308.2 kr/L petrol

#4.Freysnes

79 km·~95 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 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