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South Coast, Iceland503 m elevation
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Rani

South Coast, Iceland503 m elevation

About

Rani rises to 503 m on Iceland's South Coast — the 259th highest of the 340 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 1, 18 km away.

Map of Rani

Rani is on Iceland's South Coast at 63.6790°N, 19.4053°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Plan your visit

Elevation
503 m above sea level
Off the main road
18.4 km from Route 1
Nearest town
Vík í Mýrdal — 34.9 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
135 km in a straight line
What else is close
447 mapped places within 20 km

Rani weather and conditions

At Rani in South Coast, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 02:00 (Iceland time): 5°C, overcast, wind 0 m/s gusting to 3 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 38 m (sunrise 05:59, sunset 20:37). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 1 September 2026, 02:00· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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How do I get to Rani?
Rani 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 Rani 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 Rani?
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 Rani?
Rani is 503 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.

Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Brúnir1 km
  2. 2Rjúpnafell2 km
  3. 3Eggjar2 km
  4. 4Bláfell2 km
  5. 5Uglur2 km

Hot Springs

#1.Hot Spring Shower
12 km·~15 min drive

Geothermal spot

#2.Seljavallalaug
16 km·~19 min drive

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

#3.Strútslaug
31 km·~38 min drive

Pool hot spring

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Rangárþing ytra
33 km·~40 min drive

Natural hot spring

4 hot springs near South Coast

Campsites

#1.Þvergil
2.3 km·~3 min drive

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

#2.Þveraurar
3.1 km·~4 min drive

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

#3.Strákagil
3.1 km·~4 min drive

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

#4.Ármeningaflöt
3.5 km·~4 min drive

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

4 campsites near South Coast

Supermarkets

#1.Krónan
35 km·~42 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#2.Bónus
50 km·~60 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#3.Kjörbúðin
52 km·~62 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Krambúð
67 km·~81 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near South Coast

Gas stations

#1.Vík í Mýrdal
35 km·~42 min drive

N1 · 309.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Hvolsvöllur
42 km·~50 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Vestmannaeyjar
50 km·~60 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#4.Hella
51 km·~62 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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