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Highlands, Iceland904 m elevation
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Kálfstindur

Highlands, Iceland904 m elevation

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Kálfstindur rises to 904 m in the Highlands, Iceland — the 127th highest of the 186 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 35, 11 km away.

Map of Kálfstindur

Kálfstindur is in the Highlands, Iceland at 64.3847°N, 20.4394°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Elevation
904 m above sea level
Off the main road
10.5 km from Route 35
Nearest town
Bláskógabyggð — 12.2 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
77 km in a straight line
What else is close
217 mapped places within 20 km

Kálfstindur weather and conditions

At Kálfstindur in Highlands, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 16:45 (Iceland time): 8°C (feels like 4°C), partly cloudy, wind 3 m/s gusting to 7 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 43 m (sunrise 06:01, sunset 20:44). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 31 August 2026, 16:45· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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How do I get to Kálfstindur?
Kálfstindur is in Highlands. 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 Kálfstindur 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 Kálfstindur?
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 Kálfstindur?
Kálfstindur is 904 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.

Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Rjúpnafell2 km
  2. 2Svínafell3 km
  3. 3Högnhöfði4 km
  4. 4Sandfell7 km
  5. 5Mosaskarðsfjall7 km

Hot Springs

#1.Kúalaug
9.9 km·~12 min drive

Two small natural pools near Geysir, around 40°C. No facilities. Delicate surroundings -…

#2.Konungshver
10 km·~12 min drive

mountain in Iceland [Icelandic info]: Norðvestur frá Blesa er Konungshver (9) . Hann…

#3.Blesi
10 km·~12 min drive

Geyser hot spring

#4.Óþerrishola
10 km·~13 min drive

Natural hot spring

4 hot springs near Highlands

Campsites

#1.Geysir, Haukadal
11 km·~13 min drive

The camp site at Geysir in Haukadal is located next to the famous geyser Geysir and is…

#2.Tjaldsvæði Úthlíð
12 km·~15 min drive

Highland campsite accessible in summer only. F-road driving required. Basic facilities…

#3.Úthlíð, Biskupstungu
12 km·~15 min drive

The camp site Uthlid at Biskupstungur has much to offer. You will find a swimming pool, a…

#4.Skjól
13 km·~15 min drive

Skjól Camping is a new camp site close to the famous Geysir hot spring. It is surrounded…

4 campsites near Highlands

Supermarkets

#1.Krambúðin
23 km·~28 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#2.Krambúð
29 km·~35 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#3.Hagkaup Sérvara
56 km·~67 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Bónus
56 km·~67 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Highlands

Gas stations

#1.Geysir
11 km·~13 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Brautarhóll
23 km·~28 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Laugarvatn
23 km·~28 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Flúðir
29 km·~35 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near Highlands

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.A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!
8 hours

Embark on a private adventure through the Golden Circle with Northern Adventurer.

from 159.000 ISKView tour →
3 tours near Highlands

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