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Ystiklettur

South Coast, Iceland209 m elevation

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Ystiklettur

South Coast, Iceland209 m elevation

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Ystiklettur is on Iceland's South Coast at 63.4536°N, 20.2475°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Elevation: 209 m above sea level
Off the main road: 20.9 km from Route 1
Nearest town: Vestmannaeyjabær — 2 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 113 km in a straight line
What else is close: 69 mapped places within 20 km

Ystiklettur weather and conditions

At Ystiklettur in South Coast, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 09:15 (Iceland time): 10°C, mostly clear, wind 0 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 36 m (sunrise 06:03, sunset 20:40). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

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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 Ystiklettur

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

Photos & videos

Ystiklettur — photo by Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

Photo: Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

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How do I get to Ystiklettur?

Ystiklettur 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 Ystiklettur 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 Ystiklettur?

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 Ystiklettur?

Ystiklettur is 209 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.

Nearby

km column = your drive

1Miðklettur< 1 km
2Heimaklettur1 km
3Stóraklif2 km
4Litlaklif2 km
5Há2 km

Waterfalls

#1.Drífandi

22 km·~26 min drive

70-meter drop. South Coast waterfall waiting to be discovered. The classics are great,…

#2.Seljalandsfoss

22 km·~27 min drive

A 60-meter waterfall you can actually walk behind. Seriously — there's a path that takes…

#3.Gljúfrabúi

23 km·~27 min drive

The hidden waterfall. Tucked inside a canyon near Seljalandsfoss — you have to wade…

#4.Írárfoss

25 km·~30 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

4 waterfalls near South Coast

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Vestmannaeyjabær

2.6 km·~3 min drive

Hot_tub hot spring

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Hvolsvöllur

33 km·~40 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Seljavallalaug

34 km·~41 min drive

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

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Hella

43 km·~52 min drive

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

4 hot springs near South Coast

Campsites

#1.Þórsheimilið

2.7 km·~3 min drive

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

#2.Herjólfsdalur, Vestmannaeyjar

2.8 km·~3 min drive

The camp site is located in the valley Herjólfsdalur. The area is surrounded by a…

#3.Tjaldsvæði Vestmannaeyja

2.8 km·~3 min drive

Campsites Vestmannaeyjar - Located in Herjólfsdalur and by Þórsheimili.

#4.Hamragarðar

23 km·~27 min drive

The camp site is about 2 km from highway no. 1. You turn to north by the waterfall…

4 campsites near South Coast

Supermarkets

#1.Krónan

1.7 km·~2 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#2.Bónus

1.8 km·~2 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#3.Kjörbúðin

43 km·~52 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Hagkaup Sérvara

65 km·~78 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near South Coast

Gas stations

#1.Vestmannaeyjar

1.6 km·~2 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#2.Hvolsvöllur

33 km·~40 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Hella

43 km·~51 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#4.Landvegamót

49 km·~59 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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Everything on this page comes from the sources below. Live feeds refresh automatically.

Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · 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