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Miðfell rises to 251 m on Iceland's South Coast — the 323rd highest of the 340 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 30, 0.8 km away.
Map of Miðfell
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64.1136°N, 20.3378°W · South Coast
Plan your visit
Elevation- 251 m above sea level
Getting there- Road 30 (Þjórsárdv.-Flúðir)
Off the main road- 0.8 km from Route 30
Nearest town- Flúðir — 2.2 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 78 km in a straight line
What else is close- 102 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Miðfell
Secret Lagoon Admissionfrom 4.500 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Family Raftingfrom 34.900 ISK · 4 h
Laugarás Lagoon Birki - Premium Lagoonfrom 9.900 ISK · 2 h
Laugarás Lagoon Lerki - Premium Lagoon with a towel and a drinkfrom 12.400 ISK · 2 h
Laugarás Lagoon Ösp - Premium Lagoon and 2 course meal at Ylja Restaurantfrom 18.900 ISK · 3 h 30 min
River Fun Raftingfrom 22.990 ISK · 3 h
Kayak River Ridefrom 30.990 ISK · 3 h
Family Fun Raftingfrom 19.990 ISK · 3 h
Rye Bread Tour (Geothermal bakery)from 3.500 ISK · 30 min
Solheimajokull Ice Climbing & Glacier Hikefrom 31.381 ISK · 4 h
Early Bird Ice Cavefrom 25.000 ISK · 3 h 30 minLaugarás Lagoon Birki - Premium Lagoonfrom 9.900 ISK · 2 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionMiðfell weather and conditions
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In season now · Winter in IcelandSolheimajokull Ice Climbing & Glacier Hikefrom 31.381 ISK · 4 hAll 1,648 tours
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- 1Þrándur8 km
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Vörðufell11 km - 3Vörðukinn12 km
- 4Mosfell13 km
- 5Selfitafjall15 km
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Adrenaline Combo: Off-Road Buggy & Mega Zipline Experiencefrom 29.300 ISK · 3 hours 
Buggy Adventure in Þórsmörkfrom 89.990 ISK · 5 hours 
Bus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavikfrom 12.220 ISK · 4 hours
Frequently
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How do I get to Miðfell?
Miðfell 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 Miðfell 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 Miðfell?
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 Miðfell?
Miðfell is 251 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.
Data & sources
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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
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