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Káratindur rises to 1,555 m on Iceland's South Coast — the 12th highest of the 340 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 1, 11 km away.
Map of Káratindur
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64.0618°N, 16.5621°W · South Coast
Plan your visit
Elevation- 1,555 m above sea level
Off the main road- 11.4 km from Route 1
Nearest town- Höfn — 68.5 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 261 km in a straight line
What else is close- 139 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Káratindur
Glacier Kayaking Icelandfrom 17.500 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Vatnajökull Premium Ice Cave Tourfrom 25.900 ISK · 3 h 30 min
Fjallsárlón - Iceberg boat tourfrom 11.300 ISK · 45 min
Kayaking at The Glacier Lagoonfrom 18.500 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Ice Cave & Glacier Exploration Tourfrom 33.500 ISK · 6 h
Ice Cave Tourfrom 23.500 ISK · 2 h 30 min
Blue Ice Discoveryfrom 24.900 ISK · 4 h
Zodiac Tour - Glacier Lagoonfrom 16.600 ISK · 1 h 15 min
Skaftafell Beyond The Limit - 6 hour Adventurefrom 25.419 ISK · 6 h
Solheimajokull Ice Climbing & Glacier Hikefrom 31.381 ISK · 4 h
Early Bird Ice Cavefrom 25.000 ISK · 3 h 30 min
Laugarás Lagoon Birki - Premium Lagoonfrom 9.900 ISK · 2 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionKáratindur weather and conditions
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-4°Clight drizzle · feels -21°C27 m/sgusts 339 h 51 mdaylight · 07:56 – 17:47
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In season now · Winter in IcelandSolheimajokull Ice Climbing & Glacier Hikefrom 31.381 ISK · 4 hAll 1,648 tours
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Nearby
km column = your drive
- 1Antafjallstindur1 km
- 2Heljargnípa1 km
- 3Saumhögg3 km
- 4
Þuríðartindur4 km - 5Eyðnatindur5 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Guðlaug46 km
- 2Geothermal hot spring near Höfn69 km
- 3Hoffell Hot Tubs69 km
Fuel
Supermarkets
Tours
Adrenaline Combo: Off-Road Buggy & Mega Zipline Experiencefrom 29.300 ISK · 3 hours 
Buggy Adventure in Þórsmörkfrom 89.990 ISK · 5 hours 
Bus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavikfrom 12.220 ISK · 4 hours
Frequently
asked
questions
How do I get to Káratindur?
Káratindur 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 Káratindur without a guide?
Káratindur is a high summit (1,555 m) — routes at this altitude often cross glacier or exposed terrain and should be done with a certified guide, rope and crampons. Do not attempt it solo, and check safetravel.is first.
When is the best time to hike Káratindur?
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 Káratindur?
Káratindur is 1,555 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.
Data & sources
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Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Rémih · 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
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