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Öxl

South Coast, Iceland1,214 m elevation

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Öxl

South Coast, Iceland1,214 m elevation

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Öxl rises to 1,214 m on Iceland's South Coast — the 28th highest of the 340 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 26, 8.8 km away.

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Öxl is on Iceland's South Coast at 63.9847°N, 19.6989°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Elevation: 1,214 m above sea level
Off the main road: 8.8 km from Route 26
Nearest town: Árnes — 27.6 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 111 km in a straight line
What else is close: 103 mapped places within 20 km

Öxl weather and conditions

At Öxl in South Coast, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 09:15 (Iceland time): 1°C (feels like -2°C), mostly clear, wind 1 m/s gusting to 6 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 40 m (sunrise 05:59, sunset 20:39). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

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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

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 Öxl

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 Öxl?

Öxl 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 Öxl 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 Öxl?

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 Öxl?

Öxl is 1,214 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.

Nearby

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Waterfalls

#1.Rangárbotnar

10 km·~12 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#2.Tröllkonuhlaup

10 km·~12 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#3.Þjófafoss

11 km·~14 min drive

Þjófafoss is located on the river Þjórsá on the east side of the Merkurhraun lava fields…

#4.Hjálparfoss

16 km·~20 min drive

Hjálparfoss is one of several waterfalls in the south of Iceland situated in the lava…

4 waterfalls near South Coast

Hot Springs

#1.Natural hot pot near Skeiða- og Gnúpverjahreppur

20 km·~24 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#2.Hot Spring Shower

25 km·~30 min drive

Geothermal spot

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Rangárþing ytra

27 km·~33 min drive

Natural hot spring

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Skeiða- og Gnúpverjahreppur

28 km·~33 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

4 hot springs near South Coast

Campsites

#1.Rjúpnavellir

8.7 km·~10 min drive

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

#2.Áfangagil

14 km·~17 min drive

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

#3.Leirubakki

15 km·~18 min drive

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

#4.Tjaldsvæðið í Þjórsárdal – Sandártunga

18 km·~22 min drive

The campsite is divided into several clearings, surrounded by trees, and renowned for its…

4 campsites near South Coast

F-Roads

#1.F333 Haukadalsvegur

2.3 km·~3 min drive

Starts at Geysir

#2.F337 Hlöðuvallavegur

7.3 km·~9 min drive

Circles a mountain through a boulder field

#3.F225 Landmannaleið

9 km·~11 min drive

Western shortcut to Landmannalaugar

#4.F338 Skjaldbreiðarvegur

11 km·~13 min drive

Power line road across a shield volcano

4 f-roads near South Coast

Supermarkets

#1.Krambúð

34 km·~41 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#2.Krónan

37 km·~44 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#3.Kjörbúðin

38 km·~46 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Krambúðin

57 km·~68 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near South Coast

Gas stations

#1.Árnes

28 km·~33 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Hrauneyjar

31 km·~37 min drive

Olís · 315.8 kr/L petrol

#3.Flúðir

34 km·~41 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Hvolsvöllur

37 km·~44 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