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Stórasúla

South Coast, Iceland918 m elevation

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Stórasúla

South Coast, Iceland918 m elevation

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Stórasúla rises to 918 m on Iceland's South Coast — the 76th highest of the 340 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 1, 36 km away.

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Stórasúla is on Iceland's South Coast at 63.8272°N, 19.2471°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Elevation: 918 m above sea level
Getting there: Road F261 (Emstruleið)
Off the main road: 36.3 km from Route 1
Nearest town: Vík í Mýrdal — 46.8 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 136 km in a straight line
What else is close: 257 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.

Stórasúla weather and conditions

At Stórasúla in South Coast, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 12:00 (Iceland time): 4°C (feels like 0°C), overcast, wind 5 m/s gusting to 9 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 39 m (sunrise 05:58, sunset 20:37). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 31 August 2026, 12:00· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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Cars & campers

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KEF airport pickup 24/74.8

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

Reserve −12%

Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

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

Tours near Stórasúla

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 Stórasúla?

Stórasúla 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 Stórasúla 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 Stórasúla?

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 Stórasúla?

Stórasúla is 918 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.

Nearby

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Waterfalls

#1.Ljósafoss

7.9 km·~10 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#2.Markarfljótsfoss

13 km·~15 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#3.Bláfjallakvísl

21 km·~26 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#4.Rauðufossar

22 km·~26 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

4 waterfalls near South Coast

Hot Springs

#1.Hot Spring Shower

13 km·~15 min drive

Geothermal spot

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Rangárþing ytra

15 km·~18 min drive

Natural hot spring

#3.Strútslaug

16 km·~19 min drive

Pool hot spring

#4.Landmannalaugar Hot River

20 km·~24 min drive

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

4 hot springs near South Coast

Campsites

#1.Hvanngil

2.1 km·~3 min drive

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

#2.Álftavatn

3.4 km·~4 min drive

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

#3.Emstrur

9.2 km·~11 min drive

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

#4.Höskuldsskáli

12 km·~15 min drive

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

4 campsites near South Coast

F-Roads

#1.F223 Eldgjárvegur

4.9 km·~6 min drive

Short road to Eldgjá canyon

#2.F210 Fjallabaksleið syðri

5.2 km·~6 min drive

Fjallabaksleið syðri

#3.F224 Landmannalaugavegur

8.1 km·~10 min drive

Final stretch to Landmannalaugar

#4.F232 Öldufellsleið

18 km·~22 min drive

The waterfall crossing road

4 f-roads near South Coast

Supermarkets

#1.Krónan

47 km·~57 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#2.Kjörbúðin

57 km·~68 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Gvendarkjör

59 km·~71 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Krambúð

62 km·~75 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near South Coast

Gas stations

#1.Hrauneyjar

41 km·~49 min drive

Olís · 315.8 kr/L petrol

#2.Vík í Mýrdal

47 km·~57 min drive

N1 · 309.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Hvolsvöllur

49 km·~59 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Árnes

55 km·~65 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