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South Coast Peaks

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.

Hvannadalshnúkur mountain

Hvannadalshnúkur

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.

2,110 m
Eyjafjallajökull mountain

Eyjafjallajökull

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'.

1,651 m
Kerlingarfjöll mountain

Kerlingarfjöll

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

759 m
Búrfell mountain

Búrfell

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.

669 m

Distances between them

1Hvannadalshnúkur Þumall19.2 km · ~23 min drive
2Þumall Bláhnúkur102.7 km · ~123 min drive
3Bláhnúkur Kerlingarfjöll29.1 km · ~35 min drive
4Kerlingarfjöll Eyjafjallajökull26.3 km · ~32 min drive
5Eyjafjallajökull Búrfell52.1 km · ~63 min drive

376 peaks in South Coast

Hvannadalshnúkur mountain

Hvannadalshnúkur

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.

2,110 m

Hrútfjallstindar - hátindur

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.

1,877 m

Hrútfjallstindar - miðtindur

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.

1,861 m
Vestari hnappur mountain

Vestari hnappur

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

1,849 m
Þuríðartindur mountain

Þuríðartindur

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

1,741 m
Eyjafjallajökull mountain

Eyjafjallajökull

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'.

1,651 m
Ýmir mountain

Ýmir

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

1,464 m
Ýma mountain

Ýma

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

1,462 m
Mávabyggðir mountain

Mávabyggðir

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

1,439 m
Skarðatindur mountain

Skarðatindur

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

1,385 m
Háalda mountain

Háalda

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

1,285 m
Sindri mountain

Sindri

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

1,272 m
Kaldaklofsfjöll mountain

Kaldaklofsfjöll

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

1,167 m
Hrafntinnusker mountain

Hrafntinnusker

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

1,141 m
Kristínartindar mountain

Kristínartindar

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

1,126 m
Hágöngur mountain

Hágöngur

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

1,118 m
Sveinstindur mountain

Sveinstindur

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

1,089 m

Stórhöfði

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.

1,043 m

Kirkjufell

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.

973 m
Hattafell mountain

Hattafell

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

924 m
Suðurnámur mountain

Suðurnámur

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

920 m
Svartahnúksfjöll mountain

Svartahnúksfjöll

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

881 m

Uxatindar

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.

864 m
Tjörvafell mountain

Tjörvafell

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

842 m
Þóristindur mountain

Þóristindur

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

826 m
Fellsfjall mountain

Fellsfjall

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

806 m
Útigönguhöfði mountain

Útigönguhöfði

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

805 m
Mælifell mountain

Mælifell

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

799 m
Norðurnámur mountain

Norðurnámur

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

792 m
Lómagnúpur mountain

Lómagnúpur

Lómagnúpur is a subglacial mound in southern Iceland.

764 m
Kerlingarfjöll mountain

Kerlingarfjöll

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

759 m
Norðurbarmur mountain

Norðurbarmur

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

757 m
Reykjakollur mountain

Reykjakollur

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

741 m
Réttarhnúkur mountain

Réttarhnúkur

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

707 m
Þríhyrningur mountain

Þríhyrningur

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

691 m
Útigönguhöfðar mountain

Útigönguhöfðar

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

688 m
Búrfell mountain

Búrfell

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.

669 m
Einhyrningur mountain

Einhyrningur

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

651 m
Miðaftanstindur mountain

Miðaftanstindur

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

618 m

Þverfell

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".

617 m
Eystrafjall mountain

Eystrafjall

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

570 m

Stórhöfði

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.

541 m
Hnúta mountain

Hnúta

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

539 m
Búrfell mountain

Búrfell

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

536 m
Kistufell mountain

Kistufell

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

525 m
Vestrihattur mountain

Vestrihattur

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

509 m

Drangshlíðarfjall

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.

476 m
Valahnúkur mountain

Valahnúkur

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

465 m
Gráfell mountain

Gráfell

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

427 m
Lyngdalsheiði mountain

Lyngdalsheiði

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

404 m
Vörðufell mountain

Vörðufell

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.

391 m
Hestgerðiihnúta mountain

Hestgerðiihnúta

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

388 m
Fagrafell mountain

Fagrafell

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

381 m
Hestfjall mountain

Hestfjall

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

371 m
Reynisfjall mountain

Reynisfjall

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

340 m
Heimaklettur mountain

Heimaklettur

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

283 m
Pétursey mountain

Pétursey

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

274 m
Seljalandsheiði mountain

Seljalandsheiði

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

264 m
Stóraklif mountain

Stóraklif

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

226 m
Ystiklettur mountain

Ystiklettur

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

209 m
Sæfjall mountain

Sæfjall

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

188 m

Alda

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.

187 m
Stóra Dímon mountain

Stóra Dímon

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

185 m
Bjarnarey mountain

Bjarnarey

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

164 m
Geitafjall mountain

Geitafjall

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

154 m
Dyrhólaey mountain

Dyrhólaey

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

110 m
Örn mountain

Örn

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

600 m
Lyngfell mountain

Lyngfell

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

Káratindur mountain

Káratindur

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

1,555 m
Rótarfjallshnúkur mountain

Rótarfjallshnúkur

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

Snæbreið mountain

Snæbreið

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.

2,110 m