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Rauðkollur

Highlands, Iceland1,075 m elevation
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Rauðkollur

Highlands, Iceland1,075 m elevation

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Cars & campers

−15%exclusive discountFree cancellationKEF airport pickup 24/74.8
Dacia Duster 4x4
SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

Cheapest real 4WD in the fleet — gravel, the Westfjords and easy summer F-roads without truck prices.

TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol/diesel
Seats5
Drive4WD
From
5,355 kr6,300 kr/day
Reserve −15%
VW Caravelle
9-seater

VW Caravelle

Whole family or friend group in one car — gear in the back, room to stretch.

TransmissionAutomatic
FuelDiesel
Seats9
Drive2WD
From
12,750 kr15,000 kr/day
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Key Camper Wild Duo
Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

Sleep right by the trailhead, wake up at the falls — F-road ready from mid-June.

TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol
Sleeps2
Drive4WD
From
5,304 kr6,240 kr/day
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Tours near Rauðkollur

Free cancellationSmall groups
Glacier & Golden Circle
Adventure

Glacier & Golden Circle

Snowmobile across a glacier, then hit the Golden Circle classics.

Duration10 hours
PickupReykjavík
ActivitySnowmobile
VehicleSuper Jeep
From
49.990 kr
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Nearby

Waterfalls

#1.Gýgjarfoss
20 km·~24 min drive

A waterfall in the Highlands. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.

Gýgjarfoss
#2.Skuggafoss
28 km·~34 min drive

A waterfall in the Highlands. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.

#3.Nýifoss
46 km·~55 min drive

A waterfall in the Highlands. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.

#4.Háaleitisfoss
47 km·~57 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.

4 waterfalls near Highlands

Hot Springs

#1.Mýrarhver
9.4 km·~11 min drive

Wild hot spring. Water temp varies but usually comfortable. Bring your own towel.

#2.Eyvindarhver
9.5 km·~11 min drive

Geothermal spot. Water temp varies but usually comfortable. Best with few people.

#3.Rauðihver
9.5 km·~11 min drive

Geothermal spot. Naturally heated, no facilities. Respect the nature around it.

#4.Heimilishver
9.5 km·~11 min drive

Hot pot in nature. Off the tourist path. Bring your own towel.

4 hot springs near Highlands

Campsites

#1.Hveravellir
9.8 km·~12 min drive

Highland campsite accessible in summer only. F-road driving required. Basic facilities…

#2.Hvítárnes
23 km·~27 min drive

Highland campsite accessible in summer only. F-road driving required. Basic facilities…

#3.Árbúðir
23 km·~28 min drive

Highland campsite accessible in summer only. F-road driving required. Basic facilities…

#4.Kerlingarfjöll
25 km·~30 min drive

Highland campsite accessible in summer only. F-road driving required. Basic facilities…

4 campsites near Highlands

Supermarkets

#1.Krambúð
82 km·~98 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#2.Krambúðin
82 km·~99 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#3.Kaupfélag Vestur-Húnvetninga
86 km·~103 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Kjörbúðin
97 km·~116 min drive

Kjörbúðin supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Highlands

Gas stations

#1.Húsafell
56 km·~67 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#2.Geysir
63 km·~75 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Hrauneyjar
72 km·~87 min drive

Olís · 315.8 kr/L petrol

#4.Staðarskáli
73 km·~88 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near Highlands

Tours

#1.Glacier & Golden Circle
10 hours·Pickup Reykjavík

Snowmobile across a glacier, then hit the Golden Circle classics.

from 32,990 krView tour →
1 tours near Highlands

Frequently
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How do I get to Rauðkollur?
Rauðkollur is in Highlands. 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 Rauðkollur 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 Rauðkollur?
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 Rauðkollur?
Rauðkollur is 1,075 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.

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