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Hagafell

South Coast, Iceland931 m elevation

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Hagafell

South Coast, Iceland931 m elevation

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Hagafell rises to 931 m on Iceland's South Coast — the 68th highest of the 340 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 26, 29 km away.

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Hagafell is on Iceland's South Coast at 63.8922°N, 19.3437°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Elevation: 931 m above sea level
Getting there: Road F210 (Fjbak s. vesturhl)
Off the main road: 28.5 km from Route 26
Nearest town: Hvolsvöllur — 46.5 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 130 km in a straight line
What else is close: 413 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.

Hagafell weather and conditions

At Hagafell in South Coast, conditions as of 29 August 2026, 18:00 (Iceland time): 5°C (feels like 2°C), overcast, wind 2 m/s gusting to 5 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 39 m (sunrise 05:58, sunset 20:37). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 29 August 2026, 18:00· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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Cars & campers

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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

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Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

Sleep right by the trailhead, wake up at the falls — F-road ready from mid-June.

Tours near Hagafell

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 Hagafell?

Hagafell 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 Hagafell 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 Hagafell?

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 Hagafell?

Hagafell is 931 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.

Nearby

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Waterfalls

#1.Markarfljótsfoss

4.7 km·~6 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#2.Ljósafoss

5.5 km·~7 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#3.Rauðufossar

14 km·~17 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#4.Stakkholtsgjá

26 km·~32 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

4 waterfalls near South Coast

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Rangárþing ytra

12 km·~14 min drive

Natural hot spring

#2.Hot Spring Shower

14 km·~17 min drive

Geothermal spot

#3.Landmannalaugar Hot River

18 km·~21 min drive

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

#4.Brennisteinsalda

18 km·~21 min drive

Natural hot spring

4 hot springs near South Coast

Campsites

#1.Álftavatn

6.9 km·~8 min drive

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

#2.Hvanngil

9.6 km·~11 min drive

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

#3.Höskuldsskáli

9.8 km·~12 min drive

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

#4.Emstrur

14 km·~17 min drive

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

4 campsites near South Coast

F-Roads

#1.F224 Landmannalaugavegur

4.7 km·~6 min drive

Final stretch to Landmannalaugar

#2.F223 Eldgjárvegur

4.7 km·~6 min drive

Short road to Eldgjá canyon

#3.F210 Fjallabaksleið syðri

10 km·~12 min drive

Fjallabaksleið syðri

#4.F208 Fjallabaksleið nyrðri

17 km·~20 min drive

The road to Landmannalaugar

4 f-roads near South Coast

Supermarkets

#1.Krónan

46 km·~56 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#2.Kjörbúðin

52 km·~63 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Krambúð

55 km·~65 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#4.Gvendarkjör

65 km·~77 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near South Coast

Gas stations

#1.Hrauneyjar

34 km·~41 min drive

Olís · 315.8 kr/L petrol

#2.Hvolsvöllur

46 km·~56 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#3.Árnes

47 km·~57 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Hella

52 km·~62 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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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