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Hestfjall

South Coast, Iceland371 m elevation
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Hestfjall

South Coast, Iceland371 m elevation

About

Hestfjall rises to 371 m on Iceland's South Coast — the 295th highest of the 340 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 30, 5.9 km away.

Map of Hestfjall

Hestfjall is on Iceland's South Coast at 64.0183°N, 20.6705°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Plan your visit

Elevation
371 m above sea level
Off the main road
5.9 km from Route 30
Nearest town
Sólheimar — 5.5 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
63 km in a straight line
What else is close
106 mapped places within 20 km

Hestfjall weather and conditions

At Hestfjall in South Coast, conditions as of 28 August 2026, 03:30 (Iceland time): 1°C (feels like -2°C), clear, wind 3 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 40 m (sunrise 06:03, sunset 20:43). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 28 August 2026, 03:30· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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How do I get to Hestfjall?
Hestfjall 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 Hestfjall 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 Hestfjall?
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 Hestfjall?
Hestfjall is 371 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.

Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Vörðufell9 km
  2. 2Gíslholtsfjall11 km
  3. 3Selfjall12 km
  4. 4Mosfell13 km
  5. 5Hrólfshólar14 km

Hot Springs

#1.Natural hot pot near Grímsnes- og Grafningshreppur
5.4 km·~6 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Grímsnes- og Grafningshreppur
7.3 km·~9 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Skeiða- og Gnúpverjahreppur
7.3 km·~9 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#4.Natural hot pot near Hrunamannahreppur
15 km·~18 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

4 hot springs near South Coast

Campsites

#1.Hraunborgir Grímsnesi
7.2 km·~9 min drive

The lava village is an hidden treasure located close to the golden circle. Good camping…

#2.Tjaldvæðið í Brautarholti
7.2 km·~9 min drive

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

#3.Tjaldsvæðið Borg
8 km·~10 min drive

The campground at Borg is very well located, with a swimming pool and a playground within…

#4.Borg í Grimsnesi
8.1 km·~10 min drive

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

4 campsites near South Coast

Supermarkets

#1.Hagkaup Sérvara
17 km·~21 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Bónus
17 km·~21 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#3.Nettó
18 km·~22 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#4.Krónan
18 km·~22 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near South Coast

Gas stations

#1.Minni Borg
7.8 km·~9 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#2.Landvegamót
18 km·~21 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#3.Selfoss
18 km·~22 min drive

N1 · 300.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Brautarhóll
21 km·~25 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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