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Highlands, Iceland767 m elevation
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Kistualda

Highlands, Iceland767 m elevation

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Kistualda rises to 767 m in the Highlands, Iceland — the 156th highest of the 186 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 26, 25 km away.

Map of Kistualda

Kistualda is in the Highlands, Iceland at 64.6034°N, 18.3953°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Elevation
767 m above sea level
Getting there
Road F26 (Sprs. Versalir-Nýid)
Off the main road
25.2 km from Route 26
Nearest town
Kirkjubæjarklaustur — 94.4 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
178 km in a straight line
What else is close
18 mapped places within 20 km
  • Reached on an F-road. Icelandic law requires a 4WD vehicle on F-roads, and they open only for the summer season — check the current status before setting out.

Kistualda weather and conditions

At Kistualda in Highlands, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 16:45 (Iceland time): 6°C, light drizzle, wind 1 m/s gusting to 4 m/s, 0.1 mm precipitation in the last hour. Daylight today: 14 h 45 m (sunrise 05:52, sunset 20:36). 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 Kistualda?
Kistualda 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 Kistualda 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 Kistualda?
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 Kistualda?
Kistualda is 767 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.

Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Skrokkalda5 km
  2. 2Nyrðri-Háganga9 km
  3. 3Syðri-Háganga11 km
  4. 4Ógöngur15 km
  5. 5Arnarfell hið mikla16 km

Hot Springs

#1.Baðlaug Kerlingarfjöll Hot Spring
42 km·~51 min drive

Geothermal spot

#2.Hveradalir
43 km·~51 min drive

Natural hot spring

#3.Sundlaug
43 km·~52 min drive

Geothermal spot. Naturally heated, no facilities. Best with few people.

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Hrunamannahreppur
44 km·~53 min drive

Natural hot spring

4 hot springs near Highlands

Campsites

#1.Nýidalur
21 km·~25 min drive

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

#2.Kerlingarfjöll - Highland Base
44 km·~53 min drive

The camping site at Mountain Kerlingafjoll is in the vally of Asgard, on the north side…

#3.Laugafell
47 km·~57 min drive

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

#4.Blágil
59 km·~71 min drive

Tjaldsvæðið í Blágilum er staðsett á grasbala undir brún Eldshrauns. Það er 50 km frá…

4 campsites near Highlands

Supermarkets

#1.Gvendarkjör
92 km·~110 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Krambúð
106 km·~128 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#3.Bónus
119 km·~143 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#4.Fisk Kompaní
119 km·~143 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Highlands

Gas stations

#1.Hrauneyjar
62 km·~75 min drive

Olís · 315.8 kr/L petrol

#2.Kirkjubæjarklaustur
92 km·~110 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#3.Geysir
97 km·~117 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Freysnes
99 km·~119 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 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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