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Merkurrani

South Coast, Iceland282 m elevation
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Merkurrani

South Coast, Iceland282 m elevation

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Merkurrani rises to 282 m on Iceland's South Coast — the 315th highest of the 340 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 1, 16 km away.

Map of Merkurrani

Merkurrani is on Iceland's South Coast at 63.6828°N, 19.5764°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Plan your visit

Elevation
282 m above sea level
Getting there
Road F249 (Jökult-Langidalur)
Off the main road
16.1 km from Route 1
Nearest town
Hvolsvöllur — 33.2 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
127 km in a straight line
What else is close
451 mapped places within 20 km
  • Reached on an F-road. Icelandic law requires a 4WD vehicle on F-roads, and they open only for the summer season — check the current status before setting out.

Merkurrani weather and conditions

At Merkurrani in South Coast, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 17:30 (Iceland time): 12°C (feels like 8°C), clear, wind 5 m/s gusting to 10 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 38 m (sunrise 06:00, sunset 20:38). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 31 August 2026, 17:30· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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How do I get to Merkurrani?
Merkurrani 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 Merkurrani 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 Merkurrani?
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 Merkurrani?
Merkurrani is 282 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.

Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Eggjar1 km
  2. 2Valahnúkur2 km
  3. 3Assa2 km
  4. 4Nýhaus3 km
  5. 5Skaratungnahaus4 km

Hot Springs

#1.Hot Spring Shower
12 km·~14 min drive

Geothermal spot

#2.Seljavallalaug
13 km·~16 min drive

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

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Hvolsvöllur
33 km·~40 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Rangárþing ytra
37 km·~44 min drive

Natural hot spring

4 hot springs near South Coast

Campsites

#1.Camping Volcano Huts
2 km·~2 min drive

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

#2.Þórsmörk Langidalur
3.1 km·~4 min drive

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

#3.Brúðkaupflöt
4.6 km·~6 min drive

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

#4.Bjargaflöt
4.7 km·~6 min drive

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

4 campsites near South Coast

Supermarkets

#1.Krónan
33 km·~40 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#2.Bónus
44 km·~52 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#3.Kjörbúðin
44 km·~53 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Krambúð
62 km·~74 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near South Coast

Gas stations

#1.Hvolsvöllur
33 km·~40 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Vík í Mýrdal
41 km·~49 min drive

N1 · 309.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Hella
43 km·~52 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#4.Vestmannaeyjar
43 km·~52 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 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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