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Kristjánsdalahorn rises to 325 m in the Reykjavík Area, Iceland — the 86th highest of the 147 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 1, 9.4 km away.
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64.0021°N, 21.7407°W · Reykjavík Area
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Elevation
- 325 m above sea level
Off the main road
- 9.4 km from Route 1
Nearest town
- Hafnarfjörður — 10.9 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
- 19 km in a straight line
What else is close
- 990 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Kristjánsdalahorn
Inside The Volcano Hiking Tour with Pickup from Reykjavíkfrom 55.500 ISK · 6 h
Inside The Volcano Hiking Tour - Self-drivefrom 51.000 ISK · 4 h
Day Hike to Helgafell: Lava Caves and Elvesfrom 15.396 ISK · 5 h
Lava Tour - Horseback Riding through the Lava Fieldsfrom 16.900 ISK · 2 h
Viking Horses Sleipnir Evening Tourfrom 29.900 ISK · 1 h 45 min
Volcanic Landscape – Riding Tourfrom 21.510 ISK · 2 h 10 min
Horses and Wafflesfrom 16.900 ISK · 1 h
Waterproof Phonecasefrom 2.990 ISK
The Golden Circle, (optional) Blue Lagoon & Kerið Volcanic Crater | Small Group Day Tourfrom 17.900 ISK · 11 hKristjánsdalahorn weather and conditions
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In season now · Winter in IcelandBlue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 minAll 1,648 tours
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Nearby
km column = your drive
- 1
Þríhnúkar2 km - 2Markraki3 km
- 3Stóri-Bolli3 km
- 4
Stóra-Kóngsfell4 km - 5
Húsfell4 km
Hot springs
- 1Geothermal hot spring near Kópavogsbær11 km
- 2Natural hot pot near Breiðholt12 km
- 3Víti13 km
Fuel
- 1
Búðarkór10 km · 279.8 kr/L - 2
Norðlingaholt11 km · 279.9 kr/L - 3Salavegur12 km · 279.7 kr/L
Tours
A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!from 159.000 ISK · 8 hours
A Magical Day in Iceland - a private custom made tour - Up to 9 passengersfrom 195.000 ISK · 8 hours
Adventure in Landmannalaugar and Hot Springs - Reykjavík and Hellafrom 26.900 ISK · 13 hours
Frequently
asked
questions
How do I get to Kristjánsdalahorn?
Kristjánsdalahorn is in Reykjavík Area. 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 Kristjánsdalahorn 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 Kristjánsdalahorn?
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 Kristjánsdalahorn?
Kristjánsdalahorn is 325 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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