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Vestrihattur

South Coast, Iceland509 m elevation
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Vestrihattur

South Coast, Iceland509 m elevation

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Vestrihattur rises to 509 m on Iceland's South Coast — the 257th highest of the 340 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 1, 17 km away.

Map of Vestrihattur

Vestrihattur is on Iceland's South Coast at 63.6753°N, 19.4963°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Plan your visit

Elevation
509 m above sea level
Getting there
Road F249 (Jökult-Langidalur)
Off the main road
16.8 km from Route 1
Nearest town
Hvolsvöllur — 37.3 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
131 km in a straight line
What else is close
437 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.

Vestrihattur weather and conditions

At Vestrihattur in South Coast, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 04:45 (Iceland time): 5°C (feels like 1°C), clear, wind 2 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 38 m (sunrise 05:59, sunset 20:37). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 1 September 2026, 04:45· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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How do I get to Vestrihattur?
Vestrihattur 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 Vestrihattur 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 Vestrihattur?
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 Vestrihattur?
Vestrihattur is 509 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.

Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Hattur< 1 km
  2. 2Skaratungnahaus2 km
  3. 3Útigönguhöfði2 km
  4. 4Hátindar2 km
  5. 5Valahnúkur2 km

Hot Springs

#1.Hot Spring Shower
12 km·~14 min drive

Geothermal spot

#2.Seljavallalaug
13 km·~16 min drive

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

#3.Strútslaug
35 km·~42 min drive

Pool hot spring

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Rangárþing ytra
36 km·~43 min drive

Natural hot spring

4 hot springs near South Coast

Campsites

#1.Brúðkaupflöt
700 m

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

#2.Bjargaflöt
700 m

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

#3.Básar á Goðalandi (Þórsmörk)
750 m

The campsite in Básar is all around the cabin. It is possible to camp in flat areas and…

#4.Ármeningaflöt
1 km·~1 min drive

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

4 campsites near South Coast

Supermarkets

#1.Krónan
37 km·~45 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#2.Bónus
46 km·~56 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#3.Kjörbúðin
48 km·~57 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Krambúð
65 km·~78 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near South Coast

Gas stations

#1.Hvolsvöllur
37 km·~45 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Vík í Mýrdal
38 km·~45 min drive

N1 · 309.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Vestmannaeyjar
46 km·~55 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#4.Hella
47 km·~57 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 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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