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Hestur

South Coast, Iceland516 m elevation

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Hestur

South Coast, Iceland516 m elevation

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Hestur is on Iceland's South Coast at 63.9031°N, 17.9549°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Elevation: 516 m above sea level
Off the main road: 12.8 km from Route 1
Nearest town: Kirkjubæjarklaustur — 16.1 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 196 km in a straight line
What else is close: 121 mapped places within 20 km

Hestur weather and conditions

At Hestur in South Coast, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 03:30 (Iceland time): 2°C (feels like -3°C), clear, wind 4 m/s gusting to 7 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 40 m (sunrise 05:52, sunset 20:32). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 1 September 2026, 03:30· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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Cars & campers

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KEF airport pickup 24/74.8

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

Reserve −12%

Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

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

Tours near Hestur

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 Hestur?

Hestur 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 Hestur 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 Hestur?

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 Hestur?

Hestur is 516 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.

Nearby

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Waterfalls

#1.Foss á Síðu

6.7 km·~8 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#2.Stjórnarfoss

13 km·~15 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#3.Systrafoss

14 km·~17 min drive

Systrafoss is a waterfall in Iceland, found at Kirkjubæjarklaustur in Skaftárhreppur in…

#4.Fagrifoss

15 km·~18 min drive

Fagrifoss is a waterfall located in the Highland in Iceland. It is almost on the road…

4 waterfalls near South Coast

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Skaftárhreppur

14 km·~17 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#2.Guðlaug

37 km·~44 min drive

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

#3.Strútslaug

49 km·~58 min drive

Pool hot spring

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Rangárþing ytra

54 km·~65 min drive

Natural hot spring

4 hot springs near South Coast

Campsites

#1.Hörgsland

6.7 km·~8 min drive

The camp site is right by Highway 1, about 5 km away from Kirkjubæjarklaustur, but in…

#2.Tjaldsvæðið Kleifar

12 km·~15 min drive

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

#3.Kleifar

12 km·~15 min drive

The camp site Kleifar is by the road to Geirland, about 2,5 km from the town…

#4.Kirkjubær II, Kirkjubæjarklaustri

13 km·~16 min drive

Kirkjubæjarklaustur is a village by highway no 1 with the population of 150 people. The…

4 campsites near South Coast

Supermarkets

#1.Gvendarkjör

13 km·~16 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Krónan

75 km·~90 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#3.Krambúð

118 km·~142 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#4.Kjörbúðin

120 km·~144 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near South Coast

Gas stations

#1.Kirkjubæjarklaustur

13 km·~15 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#2.Freysnes

53 km·~63 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#3.Fagurhólsmýri

64 km·~77 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Hrauneyjar

73 km·~87 min drive

Olís · 315.8 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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Everything on this page comes from the sources below. Live feeds refresh automatically.

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