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Raufarfell rises to 743 m on Iceland's South Coast — the 169th highest of the 340 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 1, 3.5 km away.
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63.5592°N, 19.5850°W · South Coast
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Elevation- 743 m above sea level
Off the main road- 3.5 km from Route 1
Nearest town- Vík í Mýrdal — 32.5 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 133 km in a straight line
What else is close- 398 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Raufarfell
Eyjafjallajökull Hikefrom 65.990 ISK · 8 h 30 min
Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike and Ice Cave Explorationfrom 22.999 ISK · 4 h 30 min
Glacier Explorationfrom 20.999 ISK · 5 h 30 min
Kayaking by the Glacier - Solheimajokullfrom 19.999 ISK · 2 h 30 min
Solheimajokull 4h Moderate Level Glacier Hikefrom 15.063 ISK · 3 h
Solheimajokull Ice Climbing & Glacier Hikefrom 31.381 ISK · 4 h
Glacier Hiking Tour - Icelandic Local Guidefrom 38.900 ISK · 10 h
The Zip Line + Glacier Hike Adventurefrom 45.000 ISK · 4 h
Glacier Hike & Horse Riding in South Icelandfrom 25.990 ISK · 6 hSolheimajokull Ice Climbing & Glacier Hikefrom 31.381 ISK · 4 h
Early Bird Ice Cavefrom 25.000 ISK · 3 h 30 min
Laugarás Lagoon Birki - Premium Lagoonfrom 9.900 ISK · 2 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionRaufarfell weather and conditions
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- 1Skjannanípa1 km
- 2Lambafell3 km
- 3Drangshlíðarfjall4 km
- 4Hornfellsnípa4 km
- 5
Eyjafjallajökull7 km
Waterfalls
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- 1
Vík í Mýrdal33 km · 309.9 kr/L - 2
Vestmannaeyjar36 km · 308.7 kr/L - 3Hvolsvöllur38 km · 310.9 kr/L
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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 Raufarfell?
Raufarfell 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 Raufarfell 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 Raufarfell?
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 Raufarfell?
Raufarfell is 743 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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