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Kistufell

Highlands, Iceland1,446 m elevation

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Kistufell

Highlands, Iceland1,446 m elevation

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Kistufell rises to 1,446 m in the Highlands, Iceland — the 20th highest of the 186 peaks we map there. Closest town is Vogar við Mývatn, 95 km away.

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Kistufell is in the Highlands, Iceland at 64.7810°N, 17.2092°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Elevation: 1,446 m above sea level
Nearest town: Vogar við Mývatn — 94.7 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 238 km in a straight line
What else is close: 9 mapped places within 20 km

Kistufell weather and conditions

At Kistufell in Highlands, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 09:15 (Iceland time): -4°C (feels like -7°C), overcast, wind 1 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 46 m (sunrise 05:46, sunset 20:32). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 1 September 2026, 09:15· 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 Kistufell

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

Kistufell — photo by Rémih · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

Photo: Rémih · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

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How do I get to Kistufell?

Kistufell 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 Kistufell without a guide?

Kistufell is a high summit (1,446 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 Kistufell?

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 Kistufell?

Kistufell is 1,446 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.

Nearby

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Waterfalls

#1.Skínandi

38 km·~46 min drive

A waterfall in the Highlands.

#2.Drekafoss

41 km·~49 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#3.Töfrafoss

62 km·~75 min drive

A waterfall in East Iceland.

#4.Hrafnabjargafoss

62 km·~75 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

4 waterfalls near Highlands

Hot Springs

#1.Víti

37 km·~45 min drive

Water hot spring

#2.Víti Askja

38 km·~45 min drive

Volcanic crater lake at Askja. Highland destination, not always safe for bathing - check…

#3.Laugafell

60 km·~72 min drive

Pool hot spring

#4.Guðlaug

70 km·~84 min drive

New seaside hot pot on Langisandur beach in Akranes. Ocean views.

4 hot springs near Highlands

Campsites

#1.Kverkfjöll / Sigurðarskáli

28 km·~33 min drive

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

#2.Drekaskáli

41 km·~49 min drive

North Iceland camping option. Less crowded than the south, with dramatic landscapes and…

#3.Drekaskáli Warden Cabin

41 km·~49 min drive

North Iceland camping option. Less crowded than the south, with dramatic landscapes and…

#4.Nýidalur

41 km·~50 min drive

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

4 campsites near Highlands

F-Roads

#1.F910 Austurleið

11 km·~13 min drive

Main eastern route to Askja

1 f-roads near Highlands

Supermarkets

#1.Krambúð

97 km·~116 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#2.Bónus

107 km·~129 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#3.Fisk Kompaní

107 km·~129 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Nettó

108 km·~130 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Highlands

Gas stations

#1.Mývatn

88 km·~105 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#2.Freysnes

89 km·~107 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#3.Möðrudalur

95 km·~114 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#4.Reykjahlíð

97 km·~116 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 · Rémih · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
OpenStreetMapVisitor 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