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Þórólfsfell is a basaltic tuya in southern Iceland, east of Fljótshlíð. The upper section is made up of pillow lavas and is 574 metres above sea level.
You can feel the heat in some spots. A reminder that Iceland sits on one of Earth's most active volcanic zones.
Follow marked paths in active geothermal areas. The ground can be unstable or concealing scalding water beneath a thin crust.
Map of Þórólfsfell
Þórólfsfell is on Iceland's South Coast at 63.7176°N, 19.6654°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.
Plan your visit
Elevation- 574 m above sea level
Getting there- Road F261 (Emstruleið)
- Off the main road
- 18.8 km from Route 1
- Nearest town
- Hvolsvöllur — 28.2 km away
- Distance from Reykjavík
- 121 km in a straight line
- What else is close
- 347 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.
Þórólfsfell weather and conditions
At Þórólfsfell in South Coast, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 07:15 (Iceland time): 3°C (feels like 0°C), clear, wind 1 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 38 m (sunrise 06:00, sunset 20:38). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.
Data verified 1 September 2026, 07:15· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly
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Nearby
km column = your drive
- 1
Tindfjallajökull9 km - 2
Eyjafjallajökull10 km - 3Magni14 km
- 4
Móði14 km - 5Laufafell27 km
Waterfalls
A waterfall in Iceland.
A waterfall in South Coast.
A waterfall in South Coast.
Gluggafoss is a waterfall in southern Iceland, specifically in the Fljótshlíð area. As…
Hot Springs
Geothermal spot
Historic 1923 pool in valley near Seljalandsfoss. Free, 15-min walk, unmaintained. Bring…
Public_bath hot spring
Natural hot spring
Campsites
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…
Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Campfires…
F-Roads
Loop around Laki craters
The road to Þórsmörk valley
Road to Laki craters
Fjallabaksleið syðri
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
ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol
ÓB · 308.7 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.
Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · The original uploader was Reykholt · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
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
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