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Kista rises to 1,474 m in North Iceland — the 5th highest of the 685 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 1, 5.8 km away.
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65.6371°N, 18.3167°W · North Iceland
Plan your visit
Elevation- 1,474 m above sea level
Off the main road- 5.8 km from Route 1
Nearest town- Kristnes — 11.5 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 238 km in a straight line
What else is close- 254 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Kista
Northern Lights 4x4 Tour from Akureyrifrom 34.799 ISK · 2 h 30 min
Lake Myvatn, Dettifoss,Selfoss, Godafoss & morefrom 29.900 ISK · 9 h 30 min
Premium Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri Duplicfrom 34.800 ISK · 8 h
Arctic Coastline, Microbrewery and Culture Tourfrom 34.207 ISK · 4 h 30 min
4x4 Premium Northern Lights & Photography Tour (from Akureyri)from 34.800 ISK · 2 h 30 min
4x4 Diamond Circle Day Tour from Akureyri or Lake Myvatnfrom 45.000 ISK · 9 h
Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyrifrom 25.900 ISK · 6 h
4x4 Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyrifrom 34.800 ISK · 8 h
Diamond Circle Day Tour from Akureyri or Lake Myvatnfrom 38.900 ISK · 9 hNorthern Lights 4x4 Tour from Akureyrifrom 34.799 ISK · 2 h 30 min
Lake Mývatn & Snowmobile Tour from Akureyrifrom 59.900 ISK · 9 h
Goðafoss and the Forest Lagoonfrom 26.400 ISK · 4 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionKista weather and conditions
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-5°Cfog · feels -17°C18 m/sgusts 249 h 41 mdaylight · 08:08 – 17:49
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In season now · Winter in IcelandNorthern Lights 4x4 Tour from Akureyrifrom 34.799 ISK · 2 h 30 minAll 1,648 tours
Cars & campers
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- 1Strýta1 km
- 2Bunga1 km
- 3Kambsfjall2 km
- 4Hrosshnjúkur3 km
- 5Blátindur3 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Sæberg Hot Pot11 km
- 2Geothermal hot spring near Akureyri11 km
- 3Geothermal hot spring near Hörgársveit12 km
Fuel
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Kjarnagata10 km · 308.7 kr/L - 2Akureyri Hlíðarbraut10 km · 279.8 kr/L
- 3Akureyri Sjafnargata11 km · 303.9 kr/L
Supermarkets
Tours
(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafossfrom 25.300 ISK · 6 hours 30 minutes- (RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyrifrom 25.900 ISK · 6 hours
Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyrifrom 166.750 ISK · 5 hours
Frequently
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questions
How do I get to Kista?
Kista 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 Kista without a guide?
Kista is a high summit (1,474 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 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 1,474 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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