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Highlands, Iceland652 m elevation

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Kista

Highlands, Iceland652 m elevation

About

Kista rises to 652 m in the Highlands, Iceland — the 172nd highest of the 186 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 35, 2.2 km away.

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Kista is in the Highlands, Iceland at 64.3182°N, 20.3583°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Elevation: 652 m above sea level
Off the main road: 2.2 km from Route 35
Nearest town: Bláskógabyggð — 5.1 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 79 km in a straight line
What else is close: 220 mapped places within 20 km

Kista weather and conditions

At Kista in Highlands, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 16:45 (Iceland time): 9°C (feels like 5°C), partly cloudy, wind 3 m/s gusting to 7 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 43 m (sunrise 06:01, sunset 20:43). 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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Cars & campers

−12%exclusive discountFree cancellation

KEF airport pickup 24/74.8

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 Kista

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

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

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

Duration8 hours

HighlightsReykjavík area

Photos & videos

Kista — photo by Alexander Grebenkov · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 3.0

Photo: Alexander Grebenkov · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 3.0

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How do I get to Kista?

Kista 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 Kista 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 Kista?

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 Kista?

Kista is 652 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.

Nearby

km column = your drive

Waterfalls

#1.Dimmufoss

5.2 km·~6 min drive

A waterfall in the Highlands.

#2.Brúarfoss

9.7 km·~12 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#3.Midfoss

10 km·~12 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#4.Faxi

10 km·~12 min drive

A waterfall in the Highlands.

4 waterfalls near Highlands

Hot Springs

#1.Konungshver

2.8 km·~3 min drive

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

#2.Óþerrishola

2.8 km·~3 min drive

Natural hot spring

#3.Blesi

2.8 km·~3 min drive

Geyser hot spring

#4.Móri

2.8 km·~3 min drive

Natural hot spring

4 hot springs near Highlands

Campsites

#1.Geysir, Haukadal

2.8 km·~3 min drive

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

#2.Skjól

6.1 km·~7 min drive

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

#3.Tjaldsvæði Úthlíð

6.2 km·~7 min drive

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

#4.Úthlíð, Biskupstungu

6.2 km·~7 min drive

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

4 campsites near Highlands

Supermarkets

#1.Krambúð

21 km·~25 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#2.Krambúðin

21 km·~26 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#3.Hagkaup Sérvara

52 km·~62 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Bónus

52 km·~62 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Highlands

Gas stations

#1.Geysir

2.8 km·~3 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Brautarhóll

16 km·~20 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Flúðir

21 km·~25 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Laugarvatn

21 km·~26 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

Data & sources

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

Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Alexander Grebenkov · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 3.0
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