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South Coast Peaks

376 mapped

376 peaks in South Coast — mapped with live road conditions, drive times, and directions.

376 peaks in South Coast, led by Hvannadalshnúkur and Eyjafjallajökull. All mapped with drive times, directions, and live road conditions.

Top peaks in South Coast

The region's stand-outs — each with photos, facts, and its own page. Distances on the cards are straight-line from Reykjavík.

Hvannadalshnúkur mountain2,110 m

Hvannadalshnúkur

256 km from Reykjavík

Hvannadalshnjúkur or Hvannadalshnúkur Icelandic pronunciation: [-ˌn̥uːkʏr̥] is a pyramidal peak on the northwestern rim of the summit crater of the Öræfajökull volcano in Vatnajökull National Park, Iceland. Its summit is the highest point and the only Ultra-prominent peak in the country.

Eyjafjallajökull mountain1,651 m

Eyjafjallajökull

128 km from Reykjavík

The volcano that stopped European air traffic in 2010. Ice-capped stratovolcano (1651m). Erupted after 200 years dormant. Visible from much of South Coast. Name means 'island mountains glacier'.

Þumall mountain1,279 m

Þumall

240 km from Reykjavík
Kerlingarfjöll mountain759 m

Kerlingarfjöll

119 km from Reykjavík

Mountain range in the highlands. Geothermal areas, colorful rhyolite peaks, hot springs. Popular hiking destination accessible via F-road in summer. Mountain hut accommodation.

Búrfell mountain669 m

Búrfell

103 km from Reykjavík

Búrfell is a 669 m (2,195 ft) basalt tuya located in Iceland. It is situated in the south of the country along the western boundary of the Þjórsárdalur valley.

376 peaks in South Coast

Hvannadalshnúkur mountain2,110 m

Hvannadalshnúkur

256 km from Reykjavík

Hvannadalshnjúkur or Hvannadalshnúkur Icelandic pronunciation: [-ˌn̥uːkʏr̥] is a pyramidal peak on the northwestern rim of the summit crater of the Öræfajökull volcano in Vatnajökull National Park, Iceland. Its summit is the highest point and the only Ultra-prominent peak in the country.

Hrútfjallstindar - hátindur

1,877 m · 253 km from Reykjavík

Vatnajökull is the largest and most voluminous ice cap in Iceland, and the second largest in area in Europe after the Severny Island ice cap of Novaya Zemlya. It is in the south-east of the island, covering approximately 8% of the country.

Hrútfjallstindar - miðtindur

1,861 m · 253 km from Reykjavík

Vatnajökull is the largest and most voluminous ice cap in Iceland, and the second largest in area in Europe after the Severny Island ice cap of Novaya Zemlya. It is in the south-east of the island, covering approximately 8% of the country.

Vestari hnappur mountain1,849 m

Vestari hnappur

259 km from Reykjavík

Mountain peak in South Coast, 1849m. [Wikidata: mountain in Iceland]

Þuríðartindur mountain1,741 m

Þuríðartindur

258 km from Reykjavík

Mountain peak in South Coast, 1741m. [Wikidata: mountain in Iceland]

Eyjafjallajökull mountain1,651 m

Eyjafjallajökull

128 km from Reykjavík

The volcano that stopped European air traffic in 2010. Ice-capped stratovolcano (1651m). Erupted after 200 years dormant. Visible from much of South Coast. Name means 'island mountains glacier'.

Ýmir mountain1,464 m

Ýmir

123 km from Reykjavík

Mountain peak on the South Coast. Elevation and hiking info may be available locally.

Ýma mountain1,462 m

Ýma

123 km from Reykjavík

Mountain peak on the South Coast. Elevation and hiking info may be available locally.

Mávabyggðir mountain1,439 m

Mávabyggðir

258 km from Reykjavík

Mountain peak on the South Coast. Elevation and hiking info may be available locally.

Skarðatindur mountain1,385 m

Skarðatindur

247 km from Reykjavík

Mountain peak in South Coast, 1385m. [Wikidata: mountain in Iceland]

Háalda mountain1,285 m

Háalda

239 km from Reykjavík

Mountain peak on the South Coast. Elevation and hiking info may be available locally.

Þumall mountain1,279 m

Þumall

240 km from Reykjavík
Sindri mountain1,272 m

Sindri

122 km from Reykjavík

Mountain peak on the South Coast. Elevation and hiking info may be available locally.

Kaldaklofsfjöll mountain1,167 m

Kaldaklofsfjöll

139 km from Reykjavík

Mountain peak in South Coast, 1167m. [Wikidata: mountain in Iceland]

Hrafntinnusker mountain1,141 m

Hrafntinnusker

137 km from Reykjavík

Mountain peak in South Coast, 1141m. [Wikidata: mountain in Iceland]

Kristínartindar mountain1,126 m

Kristínartindar

244 km from Reykjavík

Mountain peak in South Coast, 1126m. [Wikidata: mountain in Iceland]

Hágöngur mountain1,118 m

Hágöngur

205 km from Reykjavík

Mountain peak in South Coast, 1118m. [Wikidata: mountain in Iceland]

Sveinstindur mountain1,089 m

Sveinstindur

171 km from Reykjavík

Mountain peak in South Coast, 1089m. [Wikidata: mountain in Iceland]

Stórhöfði

1,043 m · 135 km from Reykjavík

Stórhöfði is a peninsula and the southernmost point of Heimaey, the largest island in the Vestmannaeyjar archipelago, in Iceland. It is claimed to be the windiest place in Europe, and holds the record for the lowest on land observation of air pressure in Europe. The name means great cape and is also the name of a street in Reykjavík's Höfði industrial area.

Skalli mountain1,027 m

Skalli

143 km from Reykjavík

Kirkjufell

973 m · 147 km from Reykjavík

A 973 m peak in the southern highlands that shares its name with the famous Kirkjufell on Snaefellsnes. It is not that mountain — the two are about 250 km apart. This record previously carried the Snaefellsnes mountain's description, including the Game of Thrones claim; that text belongs to the peak at 64.9475, -23.3108 and has been removed from here.

Hattafell mountain924 m

Hattafell

132 km from Reykjavík

Mountain peak in South Coast, 924m. [Wikidata: mountain in Iceland]

Suðurnámur mountain920 m

Suðurnámur

139 km from Reykjavík

Mountain peak in South Coast, 920m. [Wikidata: mountain in Iceland]

Svartahnúksfjöll mountain881 m

Svartahnúksfjöll

155 km from Reykjavík

Mountain peak in South Coast, 881m. [Wikidata: mountain in Iceland]

Uxatindar

864 m · 169 km from Reykjavík

The Highland or The Central Highland is an area that comprises much of the interior land of Iceland. The Highland is situated above 300–400 meters (980–1,310 ft) and is mostly uninhabitable. The soil is primarily volcanic ash, and the terrain consists of basalt mountains and lava fields. Snow covers the Highland from October until the beginning of June. A few oasis-like areas, such as Herðubreiðarlindir and Þórsmörk, are also found in the Highland. The area has many notable natural features and hiking trails.

Tjörvafell mountain842 m

Tjörvafell

142 km from Reykjavík

Mountain peak in South Coast, 842m. [Wikidata: mountain in Iceland]

Þóristindur mountain826 m

Þóristindur

147 km from Reykjavík

Mountain peak on the South Coast. Elevation and hiking info may be available locally.

Fellsfjall mountain806 m

Fellsfjall

282 km from Reykjavík

Mountain peak on the South Coast. Elevation and hiking info may be available locally.

Útigönguhöfði mountain805 m

Útigönguhöfði

133 km from Reykjavík

Mountain peak on the South Coast. Elevation and hiking info may be available locally.

Mælifell mountain799 m

Mælifell

152 km from Reykjavík

Mountain peak on the South Coast. Elevation and hiking info may be available locally.

Norðurnámur mountain792 m

Norðurnámur

143 km from Reykjavík

Mountain peak on the South Coast. Elevation and hiking info may be available locally.

Lómagnúpur mountain764 m

Lómagnúpur

215 km from Reykjavík

Lómagnúpur is a subglacial mound in southern Iceland.

Kerlingarfjöll mountain759 m

Kerlingarfjöll

119 km from Reykjavík

Mountain range in the highlands. Geothermal areas, colorful rhyolite peaks, hot springs. Popular hiking destination accessible via F-road in summer. Mountain hut accommodation.

Norðurbarmur mountain757 m

Norðurbarmur

142 km from Reykjavík

Mountain peak on the South Coast. Elevation and hiking info may be available locally.

Reykjakollur mountain741 m

Reykjakollur

142 km from Reykjavík

Mountain peak on the South Coast. Elevation and hiking info may be available locally.

Réttarhnúkur mountain707 m

Réttarhnúkur

153 km from Reykjavík

Mountain peak on the South Coast. Elevation and hiking info may be available locally.

Þríhyrningur mountain691 m

Þríhyrningur

104 km from Reykjavík

Mountain peak on the South Coast. Elevation and hiking info may be available locally.

Útigönguhöfðar mountain688 m

Útigönguhöfðar

134 km from Reykjavík

Mountain peak on the South Coast. Elevation and hiking info may be available locally.

Búrfell mountain669 m

Búrfell

103 km from Reykjavík

Búrfell is a 669 m (2,195 ft) basalt tuya located in Iceland. It is situated in the south of the country along the western boundary of the Þjórsárdalur valley.

Einhyrningur mountain651 m

Einhyrningur

129 km from Reykjavík

Mountain peak on the South Coast. Elevation and hiking info may be available locally.

Miðaftanstindur mountain618 m

Miðaftanstindur

268 km from Reykjavík

Mountain peak on the South Coast. Elevation and hiking info may be available locally.

Þverfell

617 m · 207 km from Reykjavík

Þverfellshorn is a peak in the Esjan mountains of Capital Region in southwestern Iceland. It is located roughly 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) by air northeast of Reykjavík. It is one of the most visited peaks in Iceland, attracting hikers for its scenic views. Its elevation range is 820 metres (2,690 ft) - 840 metres (2,760 ft). The car park at the foot of the mountain is known as "Mógilsá".

Eystrafjall mountain570 m

Eystrafjall

220 km from Reykjavík

Mountain peak on the South Coast. Elevation and hiking info may be available locally.

Stórhöfði

541 m · 116 km from Reykjavík

Stórhöfði is a peninsula and the southernmost point of Heimaey, the largest island in the Vestmannaeyjar archipelago, in Iceland. It is claimed to be the windiest place in Europe, and holds the record for the lowest on land observation of air pressure in Europe. The name means great cape and is also the name of a street in Reykjavík's Höfði industrial area.

Hnúta mountain539 m

Hnúta

195 km from Reykjavík

Mountain peak on the South Coast. Elevation and hiking info may be available locally.

Búrfell mountain536 m

Búrfell

49 km from Reykjavík

Mountain peak on the South Coast. Elevation and hiking info may be available locally.

Kistufell mountain525 m

Kistufell

169 km from Reykjavík

Mountain peak on the South Coast. Elevation and hiking info may be available locally.

Vestrihattur mountain509 m

Vestrihattur

131 km from Reykjavík

Mountain peak on the South Coast. Elevation and hiking info may be available locally.

Drangshlíðarfjall

476 m · 136 km from Reykjavík

Hlíðarfjall is a mountain and ski resort located around 6 km west of the Icelandic town Akureyri in Eyjafjörður. The mountain itself has an elevation of 1,200m, It is the second largest ski resort in Iceland and reaches a top elevation of 1,014m. The base of the resort is at an elevation of 500m.

Valahnúkur mountain465 m

Valahnúkur

129 km from Reykjavík

Mountain peak on the South Coast. Elevation and hiking info may be available locally.

Gráfell mountain427 m

Gráfell

130 km from Reykjavík

Mountain peak on the South Coast. Elevation and hiking info may be available locally.

Lyngdalsheiði mountain404 m

Lyngdalsheiði

51 km from Reykjavík

Mountain peak on the South Coast. Elevation and hiking info may be available locally.

Vörðufell mountain391 m

Vörðufell

69 km from Reykjavík

Vörðufell is a 391 metres (1,283 ft) mountain near the Hvítá river and the town of Iða in Árnessýsla, Iceland. Geologically, the mountain consists primarily of tuff and diabase. From the air, Vörðufell appears triangular with the small lake, Úlfsvatn, near the summit.

Hestgerðiihnúta mountain388 m

Hestgerðiihnúta

299 km from Reykjavík

Mountain peak on the South Coast. Elevation and hiking info may be available locally.

Fagrafell mountain381 m

Fagrafell

113 km from Reykjavík

Mountain peak on the South Coast. Elevation and hiking info may be available locally.

Hestfjall mountain371 m

Hestfjall

63 km from Reykjavík

Mountain peak on the South Coast. Elevation and hiking info may be available locally.

Reynisfjall mountain340 m

Reynisfjall

163 km from Reykjavík

Mountain peak on the South Coast. Elevation and hiking info may be available locally.

Heimaklettur mountain283 m

Heimaklettur

113 km from Reykjavík

Mountain peak on the South Coast. Elevation and hiking info may be available locally.

Pétursey mountain274 m

Pétursey

151 km from Reykjavík

Mountain peak on the South Coast. Elevation and hiking info may be available locally.

Seljalandsheiði mountain264 m

Seljalandsheiði

203 km from Reykjavík

Mountain peak on the South Coast. Elevation and hiking info may be available locally.

Stóraklif mountain226 m

Stóraklif

112 km from Reykjavík

Mountain peak on the South Coast. Elevation and hiking info may be available locally.

Ystiklettur mountain209 m

Ystiklettur

113 km from Reykjavík

mountain in Iceland [Icelandic info]: Örnefnaskrá Hlíðskóga. AG. JAH: Víða eru klettar fram að fljóti. Um Ystaklett eru merkin móti Sandhaugum.

Sæfjall mountain188 m

Sæfjall

115 km from Reykjavík

Mountain peak on the South Coast. Elevation and hiking info may be available locally.

Alda

187 m · 58 km from Reykjavík

The Brennisteinsalda is a volcano in the south of Iceland. Its height is about 855 m. It is situated near Landmannalaugar and not far from Hekla.

Stóra Dímon mountain185 m

Stóra Dímon

111 km from Reykjavík

Mountain peak on the South Coast. Elevation and hiking info may be available locally.

Bjarnarey mountain164 m

Bjarnarey

116 km from Reykjavík

Mountain peak on the South Coast. Elevation and hiking info may be available locally.

Geitafjall mountain154 m

Geitafjall

158 km from Reykjavík

Mountain peak on the South Coast. Elevation and hiking info may be available locally.

Dyrhólaey mountain110 m

Dyrhólaey

161 km from Reykjavík

Mountain peak on the South Coast. Elevation and hiking info may be available locally.

Örn mountain600 m

Örn

133 km from Reykjavík

Örn is a 600-metre peak on the South Coast of Iceland, on the high ground 1.5 km east of Þórsmörk.

Lyngfell mountain

Lyngfell

176 km from Reykjavík

Mountain peak on the South Coast. Elevation and hiking info may be available locally.

Káratindur mountain1,555 m

Káratindur

261 km from Reykjavík

Mountain peak on the South Coast. Elevation and hiking info may be available locally.

Rótarfjallshnúkur mountain

Rótarfjallshnúkur

257 km from Reykjavík

Mountain peak on the South Coast. Elevation and hiking info may be available locally.

Snæbreið mountain2,110 m

Snæbreið

258 km from Reykjavík

Öræfajökull is an ice-covered volcano in south-east Iceland. The largest active volcano and the highest peak in Iceland at 2,110 metres (6,920 ft), it lies within the Vatnajökull National Park and is covered by part of the glacier.