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Illhöfuð

South Coast, Iceland871 m elevation

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Illhöfuð

South Coast, Iceland871 m elevation

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Illhöfuð rises to 871 m on Iceland's South Coast — the 93rd highest of the 340 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 1, 24 km away.

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Illhöfuð is on Iceland's South Coast at 63.7237°N, 19.3100°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Elevation: 871 m above sea level
Off the main road: 24.4 km from Route 1
Nearest town: Vík í Mýrdal — 37 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 137 km in a straight line
What else is close: 315 mapped places within 20 km

Illhöfuð weather and conditions

At Illhöfuð in South Coast, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 03:30 (Iceland time): 1°C (feels like -2°C), clear, wind 1 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 38 m (sunrise 05:58, sunset 20:37). 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

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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 Illhöfuð

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 Illhöfuð?

Illhöfuð 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 Illhöfuð 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 Illhöfuð?

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 Illhöfuð?

Illhöfuð is 871 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.

Nearby

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Waterfalls

#1.Stakkholtsgjá

13 km·~15 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#2.Slæðufoss

17 km·~20 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#3.Efstifoss

18 km·~21 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#4.Miðfoss

18 km·~21 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

4 waterfalls near South Coast

Hot Springs

#1.Hot Spring Shower

11 km·~13 min drive

Geothermal spot

#2.Seljavallalaug

23 km·~27 min drive

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

#3.Strútslaug

25 km·~30 min drive

Pool hot spring

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Rangárþing ytra

27 km·~32 min drive

Natural hot spring

4 hot springs near South Coast

Campsites

#1.Emstrur

5.7 km·~7 min drive

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

#2.Þvergil

8.6 km·~10 min drive

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

#3.Þveraurar

9.3 km·~11 min drive

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

#4.Strákagil

9.5 km·~11 min drive

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

4 campsites near South Coast

F-Roads

#1.F210 Fjallabaksleið syðri

8.6 km·~10 min drive

Fjallabaksleið syðri

#2.F249 Þórsmerkurvegur

11 km·~13 min drive

The road to Þórsmörk valley

#3.F223 Eldgjárvegur

14 km·~17 min drive

Short road to Eldgjá canyon

#4.F206 Lakavegur

15 km·~18 min drive

Road to Laki craters

4 f-roads near South Coast

Supermarkets

#1.Krónan

37 km·~45 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#2.Kjörbúðin

55 km·~66 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Bónus

57 km·~68 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#4.Gvendarkjör

62 km·~75 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near South Coast

Gas stations

#1.Vík í Mýrdal

37 km·~45 min drive

N1 · 309.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Hvolsvöllur

46 km·~55 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Hrauneyjar

53 km·~63 min drive

Olís · 315.8 kr/L petrol

#4.Hella

55 km·~65 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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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