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Loftsárhnúkur

South Coast, Iceland768 m elevation

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Loftsárhnúkur

South Coast, Iceland768 m elevation

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Loftsárhnúkur rises to 768 m on Iceland's South Coast — the 147th highest of the 340 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 1, 31 km away.

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Loftsárhnúkur is on Iceland's South Coast at 64.0365°N, 17.5181°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Elevation: 768 m above sea level
Off the main road: 30.8 km from Route 1
Nearest town: Kirkjubæjarklaustur — 40.2 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 215 km in a straight line
What else is close: 45 mapped places within 20 km

Loftsárhnúkur weather and conditions

At Loftsárhnúkur in South Coast, conditions as of 30 August 2026, 12:15 (Iceland time): 4°C, overcast, wind 2 m/s gusting to 5 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 41 m (sunrise 05:50, sunset 20:31). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

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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

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 Loftsárhnúkur

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 Loftsárhnúkur?

Loftsárhnúkur 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 Loftsárhnúkur 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 Loftsárhnúkur?

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 Loftsárhnúkur?

Loftsárhnúkur is 768 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.

Nearby

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Waterfalls

#1.Hvítárfoss

3.4 km·~4 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#2.Núpsárfoss

3.8 km·~5 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#3.Hundafoss

26 km·~31 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#4.Þjófafoss

26 km·~31 min drive

A waterfall in Iceland.

4 waterfalls near South Coast

Hot Springs

#1.Guðlaug

14 km·~17 min drive

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

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Skaftárhreppur

38 km·~46 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Strútslaug

72 km·~86 min drive

Pool hot spring

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Rangárþing ytra

75 km·~90 min drive

Natural hot spring

4 hot springs near South Coast

Campsites

#1.Campsite Reception

27 km·~32 min drive

Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Iceland's…

#2.Skaftafell

27 km·~32 min drive

The camp site is spacious with trees as shelter. The camp site is divided into several…

#3.Blágil

29 km·~35 min drive

Tjaldsvæðið í Blágilum er staðsett á grasbala undir brún Eldshrauns. Það er 50 km frá…

#4.Hörgsland

30 km·~36 min drive

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

4 campsites near South Coast

Supermarkets

#1.Gvendarkjör

38 km·~45 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Krónan

100 km·~120 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#3.Nettó

114 km·~137 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#4.Krambúð

137 km·~164 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near South Coast

Gas stations

#1.Freysnes

31 km·~37 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#2.Kirkjubæjarklaustur

37 km·~44 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#3.Fagurhólsmýri

46 km·~55 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Hrauneyjar

88 km·~105 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