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Kaldbakshorn

North Iceland, Iceland525 m elevation

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Kaldbakshorn

North Iceland, Iceland525 m elevation

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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.

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Kaldbakshorn is in North Iceland at 65.8566°N, 21.3026°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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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

Kaldbakshorn weather and conditions

At Kaldbakshorn in North Iceland, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 00:45 (Iceland time): 1°C (feels like -3°C), clear, wind 3 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 55 m (sunrise 05:58, sunset 20:53). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 31 August 2026, 00:45· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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Cars & campers

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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 Kaldbakshorn

Free cancellation

Small groups

Sightseeing

(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss

Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area are an absolute must if you're exploring the North!

Duration6 hours 30 minutes

HighlightsNorth Iceland

(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri

Discover the wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide.

Duration6 hours

HighlightsNorth Iceland

Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyri

The freedom of covering all kinds of terrain on a snowmobile is something everyone should experience.

Duration5 hours

HighlightsNorth Iceland

Photos & videos

Kaldbakshorn — photo by Sigurður Atlason · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.5

Photo: Sigurður Atlason · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.5

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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.

Nearby

km column = your drive

Waterfalls

#1.Goðafoss

12 km·~14 min drive

A waterfall in Iceland.

#2.Djúpavíkurfoss

15 km·~18 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

#3.Húsárfoss

28 km·~34 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

#4.Rjúkandisfoss

30 km·~36 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

4 waterfalls near North Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Gvendarlaug hin forna

13 km·~16 min drive

Pool hot spring

#2.Hákarlavogur

16 km·~19 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Drangsnes Hot Pots

20 km·~23 min drive

Three free concrete tubs by the ocean in Drangsnes. Nothing fancy. Sea view. Good vibes.

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Kaldrananeshreppur

20 km·~24 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

4 hot springs near North Iceland

Campsites

#1.Laugarhóll í Bjarnarfirði

13 km·~15 min drive

Cozy campsite close to swimming pool and a natural pool.

#2.Tjaldstæðið Drangsnesi

19 km·~23 min drive

North Iceland camping option. Less crowded than the south, with dramatic landscapes and…

#3.Drangsnes

19 km·~23 min drive

The camp site in the village Drangsnes has good toilet facilities, shower and a…

#4.Hveravík

21 km·~25 min drive

Westfjords campsite. Remote location rewards those who make the journey. Dramatic…

4 campsites near North Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Kaupfélag Steingrímsfjarðar

20 km·~24 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Krambúð

25 km·~30 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#3.Kjörbúðin

45 km·~55 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Kaupfélag Vestur-Húnvetninga

54 km·~65 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near North Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Drangsnes

20 km·~24 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Norðurfjörður

24 km·~29 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Hólmavík

25 km·~29 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Skagaströnd

45 km·~55 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near North Iceland

Tours

#1.(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss

6 hours 30 minutes

Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area are an absolute must if you're exploring the North!

from 25.300 ISKView tour →

#2.(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri

6 hours

Discover the wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide.

from 25.900 ISKView tour →

#3.Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyri

5 hours

The freedom of covering all kinds of terrain on a snowmobile is something everyone should experience.

from 166.750 ISKView tour →

3 tours near North Iceland

Data & sources

Everything on this page comes from the sources below. Live feeds refresh automatically.

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