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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
Map
64.0183°N, 20.6705°W · South Coast
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
Tours near Hestfjall
Kerið Admissionfrom 600 ISK · 1 h
Laugarás Lagoon Birki - Premium Lagoonfrom 9.900 ISK · 2 h
Laugarás Lagoon Lerki - Premium Lagoon with a towel and a drinkfrom 12.400 ISK · 2 h
Laugarás Lagoon Ösp - Premium Lagoon and 2 course meal at Ylja Restaurantfrom 18.900 ISK · 3 h 30 min
Family Raftingfrom 34.900 ISK · 4 h
Admission with Tastingfrom 1.990 ISK · 40 min
Secret Lagoon Admissionfrom 4.500 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Rye Bread Tour (Geothermal bakery)from 3.500 ISK · 30 min
Fontana - Classic Admissionfrom 7.490 ISK · 2 h
Solheimajokull Ice Climbing & Glacier Hikefrom 31.381 ISK · 4 h
Early Bird Ice Cavefrom 25.000 ISK · 3 h 30 minLaugarás Lagoon Birki - Premium Lagoonfrom 9.900 ISK · 2 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionHestfjall weather and conditions
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In season now · Winter in IcelandSolheimajokull Ice Climbing & Glacier Hikefrom 31.381 ISK · 4 hAll 1,648 tours
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SleepsPhotos & videos
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Nearby
km column = your drive
- 1
Vörðufell9 km - 2Gíslholtsfjall11 km
- 3Selfjall12 km
- 4Mosfell13 km
- 5Hrólfshólar14 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Natural hot pot near Grímsnes- og Grafningshreppur5 km
- 2Geothermal hot spring near Grímsnes- og Grafningshreppur7 km
- 3Geothermal hot spring near Skeiða- og Gnúpverjahreppur7 km
Fuel
Supermarkets
Tours
Adrenaline Combo: Off-Road Buggy & Mega Zipline Experiencefrom 29.300 ISK · 3 hours 
Buggy Adventure in Þórsmörkfrom 89.990 ISK · 5 hours 
Bus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavikfrom 12.220 ISK · 4 hours
Frequently
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questions
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.
Data & sources
Everything on this page comes from the sources below. Live feeds refresh automatically.
Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Steinninn · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 4.0
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
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