About
Vestriöxl rises to 1,002 m on Iceland's South Coast — the 53rd highest of the 340 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 1, 29 km away.
Map of Vestriöxl
Vestriöxl is on Iceland's South Coast at 63.7935°N, 19.4914°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.
Plan your visit
Elevation
- 1,002 m above sea level
Off the main road
- 29.1 km from Route 1
Nearest town
- Hvolsvöllur — 36.8 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
- 126 km in a straight line
What else is close
- 305 mapped places within 20 km
Vestriöxl weather and conditions
At Vestriöxl in South Coast, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 09:15 (Iceland time): 3°C (feels like 0°C), clear, wind 1 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 39 m (sunrise 05:59, sunset 20:38). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.
Data verified 1 September 2026, 09:15· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly
Cars & campers
Tours near Vestriöxl
Photos & videos
No photos or videos yet
Been to Vestriöxl? Help other travellers — add the first photo or video.
Reviews
Frequently
asked
questions
How do I get to Vestriöxl?
Can I hike Vestriöxl without a guide?
When is the best time to hike Vestriöxl?
How tall is Vestriöxl?
Nearby
km column = your drive
- 1Mófellsbætur2 km
- 2Lifrarfjöll2 km
- 3
Ýma3 km - 4Einbúi3 km
- 5
Ýmir4 km
Waterfalls
A waterfall in South Coast.

A waterfall in South Coast.
A waterfall in South Coast.
A waterfall in Iceland.
Hot Springs
Geothermal spot
Natural hot spring
Historic 1923 pool in valley near Seljalandsfoss. Free, 15-min walk, unmaintained. Bring…
Pool hot spring
Campsites
Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Check for…
The camp site in Slyppugil in Thorsmörk is located in a quiet are in Thorsmörk. The…
Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Campfires…
Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Weather…
F-Roads
Fjallabaksleið syðri
Short road to Eldgjá canyon
The road to Þórsmörk valley
Final stretch to Landmannalaugar
Supermarkets
Krónan supermarket — supplies
Supermarket — supplies
Bónus supermarket — supplies
Krambúð supermarket — supplies
Gas stations
N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol
Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol
Olís · 315.8 kr/L petrol
N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol
Tours
The Buggy Iceland and Mega Zipline Combo Tour offers an exhilarating adventure for thrill-seekers exploring Iceland.
"Þórsmörk has a spot in every Icelander's heart.
Our transfer service offers a comfortable and safe way to travel from the heart of Iceland's highlands, Landmannalaugar, to the…
Data & sources
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
Spotted an error, or have something to add? Help us keep this page accurate.





