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Símonarsker

South Coast, Iceland

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Símonarsker

South Coast, Iceland

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Símonarsker is a mapped mountain peak on Iceland's South Coast. Nearest road is Route 26, 33 km away. Closest town is Vík í Mýrdal, 54 km away.

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Símonarsker is on Iceland's South Coast at 63.9014°N, 19.1480°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Off the main road: 32.5 km from Route 26
Nearest town: Vík í Mýrdal — 54 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 139 km in a straight line
What else is close: 427 mapped places within 20 km

Símonarsker weather and conditions

At Símonarsker in South Coast, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 04:15 (Iceland time): -2°C (feels like -5°C), mostly clear, wind 1 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 40 m (sunrise 05:57, sunset 20:37). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 1 September 2026, 04:15· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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Cars & campers

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SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

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

VW Caravelle

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

TransmissionAutomatic

12,750 kr15,000 kr/day

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Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

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

Tours near Símonarsker

Free cancellation

Small groups

Iceland tour

Adrenaline Combo: Off-Road Buggy & Mega Zipline Experience

The Buggy Iceland and Mega Zipline Combo Tour offers an exhilarating adventure for thrill-seekers exploring Iceland.

Duration3 hours

HighlightsSouth Iceland

Buggy Adventure-Þórsmörk

"Þórsmörk has a spot in every Icelander's heart.

Duration5 hours

HighlightsSouth Iceland

Bus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavik

Our transfer service offers a comfortable and safe way to travel from the heart of Iceland's highlands, Landmannalaugar, to the…

Duration4 hours

HighlightsSouth Iceland

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How do I get to Símonarsker?

Símonarsker 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 Símonarsker 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 Símonarsker?

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 Símonarsker?

Elevation for Símonarsker is not recorded in the open datasets we use. Treat any figure you find online, including on this page, as approximate.

Nearby

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Waterfalls

#1.Ljósafoss

4.1 km·~5 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#2.Markarfljótsfoss

10 km·~12 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#3.Rauðufossar

16 km·~19 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#4.Axlafoss

22 km·~26 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

4 waterfalls near South Coast

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Rangárþing ytra

5.9 km·~7 min drive

Natural hot spring

#2.Strútslaug

10 km·~12 min drive

Pool hot spring

#3.Landmannalaugar Hot River

11 km·~13 min drive

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

#4.Brennisteinsalda

11 km·~13 min drive

Natural hot spring

4 hot springs near South Coast

Campsites

#1.Höskuldsskáli

3.6 km·~4 min drive

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

#2.Álftavatn

6.4 km·~8 min drive

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

#3.Hvanngil

8.2 km·~10 min drive

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

#4.Strútslaug

10 km·~12 min drive

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

4 campsites near South Coast

F-Roads

#1.F224 Landmannalaugavegur

5 km·~6 min drive

Final stretch to Landmannalaugar

#2.F208 Fjallabaksleið nyrðri

9.9 km·~12 min drive

The road to Landmannalaugar

#3.F223 Eldgjárvegur

11 km·~13 min drive

Short road to Eldgjá canyon

#4.F210 Fjallabaksleið syðri

14 km·~17 min drive

Fjallabaksleið syðri

4 f-roads near South Coast

Supermarkets

#1.Krónan

54 km·~65 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#2.Gvendarkjör

55 km·~66 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Kjörbúðin

62 km·~74 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Krambúð

63 km·~75 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near South Coast

Gas stations

#1.Hrauneyjar

34 km·~40 min drive

Olís · 315.8 kr/L petrol

#2.Vík í Mýrdal

54 km·~65 min drive

N1 · 309.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Kirkjubæjarklaustur

56 km·~67 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Hvolsvöllur

56 km·~67 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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Everything on this page comes from the sources below. Live feeds refresh automatically.

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