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Kaldbakshorn rises to 525 m in North Iceland — the 524th highest of the 685 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 61, 24 km away.
Map of Kaldbakshorn
Map
65.8566°N, 21.3026°W · North Iceland
Plan your visit
Elevation- 525 m above sea level
Getting there- Road 643 (Bjarnarfj.-Djúpav.)
Off the main road- 24.1 km from Route 61
Nearest town- Drangsnes — 19.5 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 193 km in a straight line
What else is close- 80 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Kaldbakshorn
3 Hour Djúpuvík Adventure - ATVfrom 39.000 ISK · 3 h 30 min
1 Hour Drangsnes Adventure - ATVfrom 18.000 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Embark on an exhilarating journey through the Reykjanes Peninsula,from 42.990 ISK · 8 h
Experience the Settlement Period Farm of Eirik the Red and Leif Eirikssonfrom 2.900 ISK · 1 h
Hornstrandir Panoramafrom 63.100 ISK · 10 h
Wildlife and Arctic Foxesfrom 63.100 ISK · 10 h
Avoid the crowdsfrom 60.000 ISK · 6 h
Around the Wallsfrom 16.500 ISK · 2 h 30 min
Bike and Kayak Combofrom 27.900 ISK · 7 h
Northern Lights 4x4 Tour from Akureyrifrom 34.799 ISK · 2 h 30 min
Lake Mývatn & Snowmobile Tour from Akureyrifrom 59.900 ISK · 9 h
Goðafoss and the Forest Lagoonfrom 26.400 ISK · 4 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionKaldbakshorn weather and conditions
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2°Cclear · feels -5°C10 m/sgusts 149 h 40 mdaylight · 08:21 – 18:01
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In season now · Winter in IcelandNorthern Lights 4x4 Tour from Akureyrifrom 34.799 ISK · 2 h 30 minAll 1,648 tours
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Nearby
km column = your drive
- 1Balafjöll5 km
- 2Kolbeinsvíkurfjall5 km
- 3Hveratunga8 km
- 4Byrgisvíkurfjall8 km
- 5Reykjarvíkurfjall9 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
Fuel
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Drangsnes20 km · 310.9 kr/L - 2Norðurfjörður24 km · 310.9 kr/L
- 3Hólmavík25 km · 310.9 kr/L
Supermarkets
Tours
(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafossfrom 25.300 ISK · 6 hours 30 minutes
(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyrifrom 25.900 ISK · 6 hours 
Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyrifrom 166.750 ISK · 5 hours
Frequently
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questions
How do I get to Kaldbakshorn?
Kaldbakshorn is in North Iceland. 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 Kaldbakshorn 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 Kaldbakshorn?
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 Kaldbakshorn?
Kaldbakshorn is 525 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.
Data & sources
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Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Sigurður Atlason · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.5
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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