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Hæringsfell

South Coast, Iceland542 m elevation
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Hæringsfell

South Coast, Iceland542 m elevation

About

Hæringsfell rises to 542 m on Iceland's South Coast — the 244th highest of the 340 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 1, 18 km away.

Map of Hæringsfell

Hæringsfell is on Iceland's South Coast at 63.7844°N, 19.8547°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Plan your visit

Elevation
542 m above sea level
Off the main road
18.3 km from Route 1
Nearest town
Hvolsvöllur — 19 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
110 km in a straight line
What else is close
180 mapped places within 20 km

Hæringsfell weather and conditions

At Hæringsfell in South Coast, conditions as of 27 August 2026, 18:30 (Iceland time): 8°C (feels like 5°C), overcast, wind 3 m/s gusting to 6 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 39 m (sunrise 06:00, sunset 20:39). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 27 August 2026, 18:30· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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How do I get to Hæringsfell?
Hæringsfell 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 Hæringsfell 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 Hæringsfell?
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 Hæringsfell?
Hæringsfell is 542 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.

Nearby

Hot Springs

#1.Hot Spring Shower
18 km·~22 min drive

Geothermal spot

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Hvolsvöllur
19 km·~22 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Seljavallalaug
27 km·~33 min drive

Historic 1923 pool in valley near Seljalandsfoss. Free, 15-min walk, unmaintained. Bring…

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Hella
27 km·~33 min drive

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

4 hot springs near South Coast

Campsites

#1.Fljótshlíð
10 km·~12 min drive

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

#2.Langbrók
11 km·~13 min drive

Small campside with a cosy cafe and a great view to Eyjafjallajökull.

#3.Tjaldstæðið Langbrók
11 km·~13 min drive

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

#4.Hellishólar, Fljótshlíð
11 km·~13 min drive

The camp site at Hellishólar is a great camp site located in Fljótshlíð, south Iceland.…

4 campsites near South Coast

Supermarkets

#1.Krónan
19 km·~23 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#2.Kjörbúðin
27 km·~33 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Bónus
43 km·~52 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#4.Krambúð
45 km·~54 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near South Coast

Gas stations

#1.Hvolsvöllur
19 km·~23 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Hella
27 km·~32 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#3.Landvegamót
33 km·~40 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#4.Árnes
35 km·~41 min drive

N1 · 310.9 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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