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South Coast, Iceland741 m elevation
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Reykjakollur

South Coast, Iceland741 m elevation

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Reykjakollur rises to 741 m on Iceland's South Coast — the 171st highest of the 340 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 26, 24 km away.

Map of Reykjakollur

Reykjakollur is on Iceland's South Coast at 63.9797°N, 19.0385°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Plan your visit

Elevation
741 m above sea level
Getting there
Road F224 (Landmannalaugar)
Off the main road
23.5 km from Route 26
Nearest town
Kirkjubæjarklaustur — 53.2 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
142 km in a straight line
What else is close
371 mapped places within 20 km
  • Reached on an F-road. Icelandic law requires a 4WD vehicle on F-roads, and they open only for the summer season — check the current status before setting out.

Reykjakollur weather and conditions

At Reykjakollur in South Coast, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 06:45 (Iceland time): 0°C (feels like -3°C), mostly clear, wind 2 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 40 m (sunrise 05:56, sunset 20:37). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 1 September 2026, 06:45· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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How do I get to Reykjakollur?
Reykjakollur 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 Reykjakollur 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 Reykjakollur?
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 Reykjakollur?
Reykjakollur is 741 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.

Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Norðurbarmur1 km
  2. 2Bláhnúkur2 km
  3. 3Skalli3 km
  4. 4Brennisteinsalda3 km
  5. 5Kirkjufell4 km

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Rangárþing ytra
600 m

Natural hot spring

#2.Landmannalaugar Hot River
1.7 km·~2 min drive

Highland hot river where streams mix - find your perfect temperature spot. Surrounded by…

#3.Brennisteinsalda
1.8 km·~2 min drive

Natural hot spring

#4.Strútslaug
12 km·~15 min drive

Pool hot spring

4 hot springs near South Coast

Campsites

#1.Landmannalaugar
1.6 km·~2 min drive

The colorful highland hot spring campsite. Rainbow rhyolite mountains, natural hot pools,…

#2.Höskuldsskáli
8.1 km·~10 min drive

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

#3.Landmannahellir
12 km·~15 min drive

The camp site at Landmannahellir is in a beautiful spot with good facilities.

#4.Strútslaug
12 km·~15 min drive

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

4 campsites near South Coast

Supermarkets

#1.Gvendarkjör
53 km·~63 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Krónan
63 km·~75 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#3.Krambúð
65 km·~78 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#4.Kjörbúðin
69 km·~82 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near South Coast

Gas stations

#1.Hrauneyjar
27 km·~32 min drive

Olís · 315.8 kr/L petrol

#2.Kirkjubæjarklaustur
53 km·~64 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Árnes
59 km·~71 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Vík í Mýrdal
62 km·~75 min drive

N1 · 309.9 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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