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Reynisfjall rises to 340 m on Iceland's South Coast — the 304th highest of the 340 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 1, 0.3 km away.
Map of Reynisfjall
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63.4359°N, 19.0327°W · South Coast
Plan your visit
Elevation- 340 m above sea level
Getting there- Road 1 (Reynisfjall)
Off the main road- 0.3 km from Route 1
Nearest town- Vík í Mýrdal — 2.2 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 163 km in a straight line
What else is close- 241 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Reynisfjall
Reynisfjall Electric Mountain Bike Tourfrom 18.900 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Katla Ice Cave Tour - Meet in Víkfrom 29.990 ISK · 3 h
The Complete Katla Ice Cave Tour from Víkfrom 37.532 ISK · 4 h
The Best of Vik – 1 Hour Express Tourfrom 16.900 ISK · 1 h
Black Beach Riding Tourfrom 15.000 ISK · 1 h
Family Beach Ridefrom 11.000 ISK · 30 min
Paragliding tandem flightfrom 39.000 ISK · 1 h
Black Beach Buggy Tourfrom 25.900 ISK · 1 h
Þakgil Buggy Adventurefrom 40.500 ISK · 3 h
Solheimajokull 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 regionReynisfjall weather and conditions
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5°Clight drizzle · feels -1°C8 m/sgusts 169 h 55 mdaylight · 08:04 – 17:59
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In season now · Winter in IcelandSolheimajokull Ice Climbing & Glacier Hikefrom 31.381 ISK · 4 hAll 1,648 tours
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Nearby
km column = your drive
- 1Hatta1 km
- 2
Geitafjall6 km - 3
Dyrhólaey6 km - 4Gæsatindar7 km
- 5Ögmundarhöfuð9 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
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Fuel
- 1
Vík í Mýrdal3 km · 309.9 kr/L - 2
Vestmannaeyjar61 km · 308.7 kr/L - 3Kirkjubæjarklaustur63 km · 310.9 kr/L
Supermarkets
Tours
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 Reynisfjall?
Reynisfjall 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 Reynisfjall 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 Reynisfjall?
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 Reynisfjall?
Reynisfjall is 340 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.
Data & sources
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Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · JavierOlivares · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
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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