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Miðaftanstindur

South Coast, Iceland618 m elevation
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Miðaftanstindur

South Coast, Iceland618 m elevation

About

Miðaftanstindur rises to 618 m on Iceland's South Coast — the 222nd highest of the 340 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 1, 4.8 km away.

Map of Miðaftanstindur

Miðaftanstindur is on Iceland's South Coast at 64.0388°N, 16.4355°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Plan your visit

Elevation
618 m above sea level
Off the main road
4.8 km from Route 1
Nearest town
Höfn — 63.6 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
268 km in a straight line
What else is close
124 mapped places within 20 km

Miðaftanstindur weather and conditions

At Miðaftanstindur in South Coast, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 12:00 (Iceland time): 7°C (feels like 4°C), clear, wind 2 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 41 m (sunrise 05:46, sunset 20:26). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 31 August 2026, 12:00· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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How do I get to Miðaftanstindur?
Miðaftanstindur is in South Coast. 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 Miðaftanstindur 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 Miðaftanstindur?
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 Miðaftanstindur?
Miðaftanstindur is 618 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.

Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Rákartindur1 km
  2. 2Eyðnatindur2 km
  3. 3Múlaegg4 km
  4. 4Ærfjallshöfuð4 km
  5. 5Sauðafell4 km

Hot Springs

#1.Guðlaug
53 km·~64 min drive

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

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Höfn
64 km·~77 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Hornafjörður
66 km·~79 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#4.Hoffell Hot Tubs
66 km·~79 min drive

Hot tubs with Vatnajökull glacier views near Höfn. Run by local farm.

4 hot springs near South Coast

Campsites

#1.Svinafell
21 km·~26 min drive

Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Facilities…

#2.Ferðaþjónustan Svínafelli
21 km·~26 min drive

We are located in Öræfi, just underneath the highest peak of Iceland.

#3.Skaftafell
26 km·~31 min drive

The camp site is spacious with trees as shelter. The camp site is divided into several…

#4.Campsite Reception
26 km·~32 min drive

Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Iceland's…

4 campsites near South Coast

Supermarkets

#1.Nettó
64 km·~77 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#2.Gvendarkjör
84 km·~100 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Kjörbúðin
124 km·~149 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Kaupfjelagið
143 km·~172 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near South Coast

Gas stations

#1.Fagurhólsmýri
20 km·~24 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Freysnes
23 km·~28 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#3.Höfn
64 km·~77 min drive

Olís · 310.8 kr/L petrol

#4.Nesjar
66 km·~79 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near South Coast

Tours

#1.Adrenaline Combo: Off-Road Buggy & Mega Zipline Experience
3 hours

The Buggy Iceland and Mega Zipline Combo Tour offers an exhilarating adventure for thrill-seekers exploring Iceland.

from 29.300 ISKView tour →
#2.Buggy Adventure-Þórsmörk
5 hours

"Þórsmörk has a spot in every Icelander's heart.

from 89.990 ISKView tour →
#3.Bus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavik
4 hours

Our transfer service offers a comfortable and safe way to travel from the heart of Iceland's highlands, Landmannalaugar, to the…

from 12.220 ISKView tour →
3 tours near South Coast

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