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Rauðhóll

South Coast, Iceland621 m elevation
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Rauðhóll

South Coast, Iceland621 m elevation

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Rauðhóll rises to 621 m on Iceland's South Coast — the 221st highest of the 340 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 1, 21 km away.

Map of Rauðhóll

Rauðhóll is on Iceland's South Coast at 63.9864°N, 18.0832°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Plan your visit

Elevation
621 m above sea level
Off the main road
21.4 km from Route 1
Nearest town
Kirkjubæjarklaustur — 24.4 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
188 km in a straight line
What else is close
67 mapped places within 20 km

Rauðhóll weather and conditions

At Rauðhóll in South Coast, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 00:45 (Iceland time): 4°C (feels like 1°C), mostly clear, wind 3 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 40 m (sunrise 05:53, sunset 20:33). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 1 September 2026, 00:45· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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How do I get to Rauðhóll?
Rauðhóll 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 Rauðhóll 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 Rauðhóll?
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 Rauðhóll?
Rauðhóll is 621 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.

Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Miklafell2 km
  2. 2Hnúta7 km
  3. 3Varmárfell8 km
  4. 4Kaldbakur8 km
  5. 5Gráihnúkur8 km

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Skaftárhreppur
22 km·~27 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#2.Guðlaug
35 km·~42 min drive

New seaside hot pot on Langisandur beach in Akranes. Ocean views.

#3.Strútslaug
44 km·~53 min drive

Pool hot spring

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Rangárþing ytra
47 km·~56 min drive

Natural hot spring

4 hot springs near South Coast

Campsites

#1.Blágil
12 km·~14 min drive

Tjaldsvæðið í Blágilum er staðsett á grasbala undir brún Eldshrauns. Það er 50 km frá…

#2.Hörgsland
17 km·~21 min drive

The camp site is right by Highway 1, about 5 km away from Kirkjubæjarklaustur, but in…

#3.Tjaldsvæðið Kleifar
21 km·~25 min drive

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

#4.Kleifar
21 km·~25 min drive

The camp site Kleifar is by the road to Geirland, about 2,5 km from the town…

4 campsites near South Coast

Supermarkets

#1.Gvendarkjör
22 km·~26 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Krónan
78 km·~93 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#3.Krambúð
110 km·~132 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#4.Kjörbúðin
115 km·~138 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near South Coast

Gas stations

#1.Kirkjubæjarklaustur
21 km·~26 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#2.Freysnes
58 km·~69 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#3.Hrauneyjar
63 km·~76 min drive

Olís · 315.8 kr/L petrol

#4.Fagurhólsmýri
71 km·~85 min drive

N1 · 310.9 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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