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Klifatindur rises to 847 m in East Iceland — the 148th highest of the 371 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 1, 8.7 km away.
Map of Klifatindur
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64.2744°N, 15.0040°W · East Iceland
Plan your visit
Elevation- 847 m above sea level
Off the main road- 8.7 km from Route 1
Nearest town- Höfn — 10.6 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 336 km in a straight line
What else is close- 116 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Klifatindur
Glaciers of Höfn - Where ice shapes lifefrom 2.990 ISK · 1 h
Northern Lights Chase from Glacier Lagoonfrom 25.000 ISK · 5 h
Buggy tours - beach and secret glacier lagoon - 4-5 hoursfrom 54.500 ISK · 4 h
Half-day Canyoning under Vatnajökullfrom 34.900 ISK · 5 h
Snowmobile tour on Vatnajökull Glacierfrom 31.500 ISK · 3 h
Super Jeep Glacier Tourfrom 31.000 ISK · 3 h
Super Jeep Frozen Glacier Lagoon Tourfrom 23.500 ISK · 3 h
Glacier Kayak Adventure at Heinabergslónfrom 20.900 ISK · 3 h 30 min
Valleys and Waterfallsfrom 42.000 ISK · 5 h
Skaftafell 5-Hours Adventure Glacier Hikefrom 20.775 ISK · 5 h
Skaftafell Blue Ice Cave and Glacier Walk Tourfrom 19.999 ISK · 3 hNorthern Lights Chase from Glacier Lagoonfrom 25.000 ISK · 5 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionKlifatindur weather and conditions
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3°Cclear · feels -8°C16 m/sgusts 229 h 50 mdaylight · 07:50 – 17:40
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In season now · Winter in IcelandSkaftafell 5-Hours Adventure Glacier Hikefrom 20.775 ISK · 5 hAll 1,648 tours
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Nearby
km column = your drive
- 1Húsadalstindur1 km
- 2
Kambhorn2 km - 3
Vestrahorn3 km - 4
Skarðstindur3 km - 5
Náttmálatindur4 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Geothermal hot spring near Höfn10 km
- 2Geothermal hot spring near Hornafjörður21 km
- 3Hoffell Hot Tubs24 km
Fuel
Supermarkets
Tours
Abandoned Fjords Super Jeep Tourfrom 42.000 ISK · 5 hours 
Blue Ice Discoveryfrom 24.900 ISK · 4 hours 
Breidamerkurjökull Glacier Hikefrom 15.377 ISK · 3 hours
Frequently
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questions
How do I get to Klifatindur?
Klifatindur is in East 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 Klifatindur 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 Klifatindur?
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 Klifatindur?
Klifatindur is 847 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.
Data & sources
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Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 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
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