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Map of Katlaþúfa
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64.4915°N, 21.8646°W · West Iceland
Plan your visit
Elevation
- 1,450 m above sea level
Off the main road
- 2.9 km from Route 1
Nearest town
- Borgarnes — 6.2 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
- 39 km in a straight line
What else is close
- 166 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Katlaþúfa
Settlement & Egils Saga Exhibitionfrom 3.700 ISK · 1 h
Farm visit to Hestalandfrom 4.500 ISK · 1 h
1,5h Trail Ride for All Levelsfrom 16.500 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountainfrom 17.656 ISK · 6 h 30 min
Fálkaklettur Via Ferrata close to Reykjavikfrom 19.900 ISK · 3 h
Day Hike to Moskardshnjukar: The Knife's Edgefrom 12.430 ISK · 5 h
Dog Sleddingfrom 49.900 ISK · 1 h
Husky Park - Kennel Visitfrom 11.500 ISK · 1 h
Husky Cart Ridefrom 55.000 ISK · 1 hKatlaþúfa weather and conditions
Last updated
1°Clight drizzle · feels -6°C9 m/sgusts 129 h 49 mdaylight · 08:18 – 18:07
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In season now · Winter in IcelandInto The Glacier - From Húsafellfrom 27.900 ISK · 4 hAll 1,648 tours
Cars & campers
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Nearby
km column = your drive
- 1
Hróarstindur1 km
- 2Þverfell1 km
- 3Miðtindur1 km
- 4Klausturtunguhóll1 km
- 5
Hafnarfjall2 km
Hot springs
- 1Geothermal hot spring near Borgarbyggð6 km
- 2Geothermal hot spring near Hvalfjarðarsveit15 km
- 3Geothermal hot spring near Kjósarhreppur19 km
Fuel
- 1Borgarnes6 km · 279.7 kr/L
- 2
Grundartangi15 km · 308.7 kr/L - 3
Ferstikla16 km · 308.7 kr/L
Tours
Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountainfrom 17.656 ISK · 6 hours 30 minutes
From Grundarfjörður Port: Private Snaefellsness Tourfrom 269.900 ISK · 8 hours
Grundarfjörður Cruise Tour: Snæfellsnes Peninsula from the portfrom 24.500 ISK · 5 hours 30 minutes
Frequently
asked
questions
How do I get to Katlaþúfa?
Katlaþúfa is in West 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 Katlaþúfa without a guide?
Katlaþúfa is a high summit (1,450 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 Katlaþúfa?
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 Katlaþúfa?
Katlaþúfa is 1,450 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.
Data & sources
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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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