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Þrífjöll

South Coast, Iceland827 m elevation
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Þrífjöll

South Coast, Iceland827 m elevation

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Þrífjöll rises to 827 m on Iceland's South Coast — the 117th highest of the 340 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 1, 23 km away.

Map of Þrífjöll

Þrífjöll is on Iceland's South Coast at 63.7949°N, 19.7395°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Elevation
827 m above sea level
Off the main road
22.9 km from Route 1
Nearest town
Hvolsvöllur — 24.8 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
114 km in a straight line
What else is close
234 mapped places within 20 km

Þrífjöll weather and conditions

At Þrífjöll in South Coast, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 05:00 (Iceland time): 3°C (feels like -3°C), overcast, wind 7 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 39 m (sunrise 06:00, sunset 20:39). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 31 August 2026, 05:00· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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How do I get to Þrífjöll?
Þrífjöll 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 Þrífjöll 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 Þrífjöll?
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 Þrífjöll?
Þrífjöll is 827 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.

Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Litla-Bláfell2 km
  2. 2Valafell2 km
  3. 3Vörðufell3 km
  4. 4Rauðnefsstaðafjall4 km
  5. 5Stóra Bláfell5 km

Hot Springs

#1.Hot Spring Shower
13 km·~15 min drive

Geothermal spot

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Hvolsvöllur
25 km·~29 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Seljavallalaug
26 km·~32 min drive

Historic 1923 pool in valley near Seljalandsfoss. Free, 15-min walk, unmaintained. Bring…

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Hella
33 km·~39 min drive

Listed by Visit South Iceland as Hella's swimming pool — a staffed, geothermally-heated…

4 hot springs near South Coast

Campsites

#1.Þórsmörk - Slyppugil
11 km·~13 min drive

The camp site in Slyppugil in Thorsmörk is located in a quiet are in Thorsmörk. The…

#2.Camping Volcano Huts
15 km·~18 min drive

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

#3.Fljótshlíð
16 km·~19 min drive

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

#4.Langbrók
16 km·~19 min drive

Small campside with a cosy cafe and a great view to Eyjafjallajökull.

4 campsites near South Coast

Supermarkets

#1.Krónan
25 km·~30 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#2.Kjörbúðin
33 km·~39 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Krambúð
47 km·~56 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#4.Bónus
47 km·~57 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near South Coast

Gas stations

#1.Hvolsvöllur
25 km·~30 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Hella
32 km·~39 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#3.Árnes
37 km·~45 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Landvegamót
38 km·~46 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 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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