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Kaldárhöfði

South Coast, Iceland203 m elevation
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Kaldárhöfði

South Coast, Iceland203 m elevation

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Kaldárhöfði rises to 203 m on Iceland's South Coast — the 330th highest of the 340 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 36, 1.2 km away.

Map of Kaldárhöfði

Kaldárhöfði is on Iceland's South Coast at 64.1308°N, 20.9867°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Elevation
203 m above sea level
Getting there
Road 36 (Írafoss-Lyngdalsh.v.)
Off the main road
1.2 km from Route 36
Nearest town
Hveragerði — 17.6 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
46 km in a straight line
What else is close
383 mapped places within 20 km

Kaldárhöfði weather and conditions

At Kaldárhöfði in South Coast, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 03:30 (Iceland time): 5°C (feels like 0°C), clear, wind 6 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 41 m (sunrise 06:04, sunset 20:45). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 1 September 2026, 03:30· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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How do I get to Kaldárhöfði?
Kaldárhöfði 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 Kaldárhöfði 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 Kaldárhöfði?
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 Kaldárhöfði?
Kaldárhöfði is 203 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.

Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Búrfell5 km
  2. 2Lyngdalsheiði5 km
  3. 3Hrólfshólar8 km
  4. 4Alda11 km
  5. 5Mosfell19 km

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Grímsnes- og Grafningshreppur
12 km·~15 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#2.Natural hot pot near Grímsnes- og Grafningshreppur
14 km·~17 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Ölfus
14 km·~17 min drive

Natural hot spring

#4.Reykjadalur Thermal River
15 km·~18 min drive

Hot river reached by 3km hike from Hveragerði. Valley full of steam, river runs warm -…

4 hot springs near South Coast

Campsites

#1.Tjaldsvæðið á Ljósafossi
3.7 km·~4 min drive

Camping site in Ljósafoss is open the whole year around, access to showers, kitchen and…

#2.Útilífsmiðstöð skáta Úlfljótsvatni
4.8 km·~6 min drive

Greater Reykjavík area campsite. Urban convenience with easier booking than central city…

#3.Úlfljótsvatn
4.9 km·~6 min drive

The camp site at Úlfljótsvatn is run by the boy scout movement. The facilities are…

#4.Borg í Grimsnesi
12 km·~15 min drive

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

4 campsites near South Coast

Supermarkets

#1.Krambúðin
16 km·~19 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#2.Bónus
18 km·~22 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#3.Hagkaup Sérvara
21 km·~26 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Krónan
21 km·~26 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near South Coast

Gas stations

#1.Minni Borg
12 km·~15 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#2.Laugarvatn
16 km·~19 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Hveragerði
18 km·~21 min drive

Orkan · 279.7 kr/L petrol

#4.Selfoss
21 km·~25 min drive

Atlantsolía · 279.8 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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