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Vestari hnappur

South Coast, Iceland1,849 m elevation

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Vestari hnappur

South Coast, Iceland1,849 m elevation

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Vestari hnappur rises to 1,849 m on Iceland's South Coast — the 8th highest of the 340 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 1, 8.3 km away.

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Vestari hnappur is on Iceland's South Coast at 63.9755°N, 16.6382°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Elevation: 1,849 m above sea level
Off the main road: 8.3 km from Route 1
Nearest town: Kirkjubæjarklaustur — 73.7 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 259 km in a straight line
What else is close: 274 mapped places within 20 km

Vestari hnappur weather and conditions

At Vestari hnappur in South Coast, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 09:15 (Iceland time): -7°C (feels like -12°C), clear, wind 5 m/s gusting to 8 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 40 m (sunrise 05:47, sunset 20:27). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

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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

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 Vestari hnappur

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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Vestari hnappur — photo by Rémih · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

Photo: Rémih · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

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How do I get to Vestari hnappur?

Vestari hnappur 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 Vestari hnappur without a guide?

Vestari hnappur is a high summit (1,849 m) — routes at this altitude often cross glacier or exposed terrain and should be done with a certified guide, rope and crampons. Do not attempt it solo, and check safetravel.is first.

When is the best time to hike Vestari hnappur?

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 Vestari hnappur?

Vestari hnappur is 1,849 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.

Nearby

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Waterfalls

#1.Stigafoss

5.2 km·~6 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#2.Múlafoss

7.6 km·~9 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#3.Hangandifoss

8.5 km·~10 min drive

The fall comes off the rim of Múlagljúfur, the mossy canyon that opens above the…

#4.Grófarlækjarfoss

8.7 km·~10 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

4 waterfalls near South Coast

Hot Springs

#1.Guðlaug

46 km·~56 min drive

New seaside hot pot on Langisandur beach in Akranes. Ocean views.

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Skaftárhreppur

72 km·~87 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Höfn

76 km·~91 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Hornafjörður

78 km·~94 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

4 hot springs near South Coast

Campsites

#1.Svinafell

10 km·~13 min drive

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

#2.Ferðaþjónustan Svínafelli

11 km·~13 min drive

We are located in Öræfi, just underneath the highest peak of Iceland.

#3.Skaftafell

17 km·~20 min drive

The camp site is spacious with trees as shelter. The camp site is divided into several…

#4.Campsite Reception

17 km·~20 min drive

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

4 campsites near South Coast

Supermarkets

#1.Gvendarkjör

72 km·~86 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Nettó

76 km·~91 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#3.Krónan

132 km·~158 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#4.Kjörbúðin

136 km·~164 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near South Coast

Gas stations

#1.Fagurhólsmýri

10 km·~13 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Freysnes

13 km·~15 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#3.Kirkjubæjarklaustur

71 km·~86 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#4.Höfn

76 km·~91 min drive

Olís · 310.8 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.

Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Rémih · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
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