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Ytri-Rauðamelskúlur

West Iceland, Iceland222 m

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VolcanoWest Iceland

Ytri-Rauðamelskúlur

West Iceland, Iceland222 m

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Ytri-Rauðamelskúlur is in West Iceland at 64.8761°N, 22.3437°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Off the main road: 3.3 km from Route 54
Nearest town: Stykkishólmur — 24.5 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 83 km in a straight line
What else is close: 121 mapped places within 20 km

Ytri-Rauðamelskúlur weather and conditions

At Ytri-Rauðamelskúlur in West Iceland, conditions as of 29 August 2026, 13:00 (Iceland time): 8°C (feels like 5°C), overcast, wind 3 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 47 m (sunrise 06:06, sunset 20:53). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 29 August 2026, 13:00· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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West Reykjavík South Coast North East Westfjords Reykjanes Highlands

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Cars & campers

−12%exclusive discountFree cancellation

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 Ytri-Rauðamelskúlur

Free cancellation

Small groups

Hiking

Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountain

IF THIS ONE SHOWS UNAVAILABLE, CHECK OUR OTHER DAY TOURS as we run one tour per day.

Duration6 hours 30 minutes

HighlightsWest Iceland

From Grundarfjörður Port: Private Snaefellsness Tour

Step away from busy destinations like the Golden Circle and the South Coast with the tour.

Duration8 hours

HighlightsWest Iceland

Grundarfjordur Port: Small Group Snaefellsnes Peninsula from Cruise Terminal

Join a small group shore excursion from Grundarfjordur Port and explore the landscapes of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula often call

Duration5 hours

HighlightsWest Iceland

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25.340 ISK

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Photo: RG72 · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

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Is it safe to visit Ytri-Rauðamelskúlur?

Ytri-Rauðamelskúlur 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 Ytri-Rauðamelskúlur?

Ytri-Rauðamelskúlur is in West Iceland. 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 Ytri-Rauðamelskúlur?

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 Ytri-Rauðamelskúlur?

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.

Nearby

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Waterfalls

#1.Rjúkandafoss

3.2 km·~4 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#2.Bakkárfoss

16 km·~19 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#3.Brúarfoss

18 km·~21 min drive

A waterfall in Iceland.

#4.Lambhagafoss

19 km·~22 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

4 waterfalls near West Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Landbrotalaug

5 km·~6 min drive

Tiny natural hot pot on Snæfellsnes. Fits two people. Hidden gem.

#2.Sturlungalaug

12 km·~15 min drive

Geothermal spot

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Stykkishólmur

28 km·~34 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Grundarfjarðarbær

36 km·~44 min drive

Natural hot spring

4 hot springs near West Iceland

Campsites

#1.Laugargerðisskóli

7.2 km·~9 min drive

Laugargerðisskóli camping site is open during the summer months. It is located at…

#2.Lindartunga

7.4 km·~9 min drive

West Iceland camping. Access to Snæfellsnes peninsula and western attractions. Good…

#3.Hallkelsstaðahlíð við Hlíðarvatn

10 km·~12 min drive

Hallkelsstadarhlid camping site is located in West Iceland. The site is conveniently…

#4.Snorrastaðir

11 km·~14 min drive

Snorrastaðir Farm holiday is a camp site and a farm holiday in a great location in…

4 campsites near West Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Bónus

28 km·~34 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#2.Krambúð

38 km·~45 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#3.Hyrnan

42 km·~51 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Nettó

42 km·~51 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near West Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Breiðablik

15 km·~18 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Stykkishólmur

28 km·~34 min drive

Atlantsolía · 279.8 kr/L petrol

#3.Búðardalur

37 km·~45 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#4.Baulan

39 km·~47 min drive

Orkan · 279.7 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near West Iceland

Tours

#1.Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountain

6 hours 30 minutes

IF THIS ONE SHOWS UNAVAILABLE, CHECK OUR OTHER DAY TOURS as we run one tour per day.

from 18.101 ISKView tour →

#2.From Grundarfjörður Port: Private Snaefellsness Tour

8 hours

Step away from busy destinations like the Golden Circle and the South Coast with the tour.

from 269.900 ISKView tour →

#3.Grundarfjordur Port: Small Group Snaefellsnes Peninsula from Cruise Terminal

5 hours

Join a small group shore excursion from Grundarfjordur Port and explore the landscapes of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula often call

from 25.340 ISKView tour →

3 tours near West Iceland

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Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · RG72 · 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