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Lyngdalsheiði

South Coast, Iceland404 m elevation
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Lyngdalsheiði

South Coast, Iceland404 m elevation

About

Lyngdalsheiði rises to 404 m on Iceland's South Coast — the 280th highest of the 340 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 36, 6.3 km away.

Map of Lyngdalsheiði

Lyngdalsheiði is on Iceland's South Coast at 64.1535°N, 20.8928°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Elevation
404 m above sea level
Off the main road
6.3 km from Route 36
Nearest town
Sólheimar — 15.5 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
51 km in a straight line
What else is close
310 mapped places within 20 km

Lyngdalsheiði weather and conditions

At Lyngdalsheiði in South Coast, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 03:00 (Iceland time): 3°C (feels like -1°C), clear, wind 5 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 41 m (sunrise 06:03, sunset 20:45). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 1 September 2026, 03:00· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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How do I get to Lyngdalsheiði?
Lyngdalsheiði 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 Lyngdalsheiði 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 Lyngdalsheiði?
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 Lyngdalsheiði?
Lyngdalsheiði is 404 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.

Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Hrólfshólar5 km
  2. 2Kaldárhöfði5 km
  3. 3Búrfell7 km
  4. 4Alda7 km
  5. 5Mosfell14 km

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Bláskógabyggð
10 km·~12 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Grímsnes- og Grafningshreppur
11 km·~13 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Natural hot pot near Grímsnes- og Grafningshreppur
16 km·~19 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#4.Natural hot pot near Bláskógabyggð
19 km·~22 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

4 hot springs near South Coast

Campsites

#1.Tjaldsvæðið á Ljósafossi
8.2 km·~10 min drive

Camping site in Ljósafoss is open the whole year around, access to showers, kitchen and…

#2.Útilífsmiðstöð skáta Úlfljótsvatni
9.8 km·~12 min drive

Greater Reykjavík area campsite. Urban convenience with easier booking than central city…

#3.Úlfljótsvatn
9.9 km·~12 min drive

The camp site at Úlfljótsvatn is run by the boy scout movement. The facilities are…

#4.Borg í Grimsnesi
10 km·~12 min drive

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

4 campsites near South Coast

Supermarkets

#1.Krambúðin
10 km·~13 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#2.Bónus
23 km·~27 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#3.Hagkaup Sérvara
24 km·~29 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Nettó
25 km·~29 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near South Coast

Gas stations

#1.Laugarvatn
10 km·~13 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Minni Borg
11 km·~13 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#3.Brautarhóll
21 km·~26 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Hveragerði
23 km·~27 min drive

Orkan · 279.7 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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