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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
Map
63.7176°N, 19.6654°W · South Coast
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
Good to know- 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.
Tours near Þórólfsfell
Buggy Adventure-1 hourfrom 19.990 ISK · 1 h
Þórsmörk Super Jeep Tourfrom 39.990 ISK · 6 h
Landmannalaugar Super Jeep Day Tourfrom 44.990 ISK · 8 h
2.5-hour Buggy Adventure Ride in Icelandfrom 34.990 ISK · 2 h 30 min
Eyjafjallajökull Volcano Super Jeep Tourfrom 39.990 ISK · 5 h
Eyjafjallajökull Hikefrom 65.990 ISK · 8 h 30 min
Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike and Ice Cave Explorationfrom 22.999 ISK · 4 h 30 min
Glacier Explorationfrom 20.999 ISK · 5 h 30 min
Kayaking by the Glacier - Solheimajokullfrom 19.999 ISK · 2 h 30 min
Solheimajokull Ice Climbing & Glacier Hikefrom 31.381 ISK · 4 h
Early Bird Ice Cavefrom 25.000 ISK · 3 h 30 min
Laugarás Lagoon Birki - Premium Lagoonfrom 9.900 ISK · 2 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionÞórólfsfell weather and conditions
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0°Cheavy snow · feels -7°C9 m/sgusts 1310 h 06 mdaylight · 08:01 – 18:08
Tonight
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In season now · Winter in IcelandSolheimajokull Ice Climbing & Glacier Hikefrom 31.381 ISK · 4 hAll 1,648 tours
Cars & campers
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Nearby
km column = your drive
- 1
Tindfjallajökull9 km - 2
Eyjafjallajökull10 km - 3Magni14 km
- 4
Móði14 km - 5Laufafell27 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Hot Spring Shower12 km
- 2
Seljavallalaug17 km
- 3Geothermal hot spring near Hvolsvöllur28 km
Fuel
- 1
Hvolsvöllur28 km · 310.9 kr/L - 2Hella38 km · 308.6 kr/L
- 3
Vestmannaeyjar43 km · 308.7 kr/L
Supermarkets
Tours
Adrenaline Combo: Off-Road Buggy & Mega Zipline Experiencefrom 29.300 ISK · 3 hours 
Buggy Adventure in Þórsmörkfrom 89.990 ISK · 5 hours 
Bus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavikfrom 12.220 ISK · 4 hours
Frequently
asked
questions
Is it safe to visit Þórólfsfell?
Þórólfsfell is not currently erupting, and the surrounding area is generally safe to visit on marked trails. Volcanic and geothermal ground can still be unstable or hide gas — stay on the path, and check safetravel.is for any local closures before you drive.
How do I get to Þórólfsfell?
Þórólfsfell is in South Coast. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive — highland access often needs a 4×4 and some routes only open in summer.
Can I hike Þórólfsfell?
It depends on the volcano and current activity. Some Icelandic cones have short marked trails to the rim; others sit under glaciers or in closed areas and cannot be climbed without a guide. Never approach an active eruption unless the official viewing area is open — conditions change fast.
What should I know about volcanic gas near Þórólfsfell?
Volcanic and geothermal areas can release sulphur dioxide and hydrogen sulphide, which are toxic in high concentrations and collect in low-lying spots. Stay on marked paths, leave immediately if you smell strong sulphur or feel unwell, and check the Met Office gas forecasts during any eruption.
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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