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South Coast, Iceland1,285 m elevation
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Háalda

South Coast, Iceland1,285 m elevation

About

Háalda rises to 1,285 m on Iceland's South Coast — the 22nd highest of the 340 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 1, 16 km away.

Map of Háalda

Háalda is on Iceland's South Coast at 64.1222°N, 17.0223°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Plan your visit

Elevation
1,285 m above sea level
Off the main road
15.9 km from Route 1
Nearest town
Kirkjubæjarklaustur — 64.5 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
239 km in a straight line
What else is close
202 mapped places within 20 km

Háalda weather and conditions

At Háalda in South Coast, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 09:15 (Iceland time): -1°C (feels like -7°C), clear, wind 5 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 41 m (sunrise 05:48, sunset 20:29). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 1 September 2026, 09:15· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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How do I get to Háalda?
Háalda 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 Háalda 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 Háalda?
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 Háalda?
Háalda is 1,285 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.

Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Þumall2 km
  2. 2Miðfellstindur3 km
  3. 3Norðurfell3 km
  4. 4Blátindur5 km
  5. 5Stóri-Bláhnúkur5 km

Hot Springs

#1.Guðlaug
23 km·~28 min drive

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

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Skaftárhreppur
63 km·~75 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Hoffell Hot Tubs
86 km·~103 min drive

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

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Hornafjörður
86 km·~104 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

4 hot springs near South Coast

Campsites

#1.Skaftafell
12 km·~14 min drive

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

#2.Campsite Reception
12 km·~15 min drive

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

#3.Ferðaþjónustan Svínafelli
18 km·~22 min drive

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

#4.Svinafell
18 km·~22 min drive

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

4 campsites near South Coast

Supermarkets

#1.Gvendarkjör
62 km·~75 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Nettó
89 km·~107 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#3.Krónan
125 km·~150 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#4.Kjörbúðin
144 km·~173 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near South Coast

Gas stations

#1.Freysnes
16 km·~19 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#2.Fagurhólsmýri
32 km·~39 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Kirkjubæjarklaustur
62 km·~74 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#4.Höfn
89 km·~107 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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