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Skarðatindur rises to 1,385 m on Iceland's South Coast — the 19th highest of the 340 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 1, 11 km away.
Map of Skarðatindur
Map
64.0908°N, 16.8567°W · South Coast
Plan your visit
Elevation- 1,385 m above sea level
Off the main road- 11.3 km from Route 1
Nearest town- Kirkjubæjarklaustur — 69.2 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 247 km in a straight line
What else is close- 233 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Skarðatindur
Ice Climbing Captured in Skaftafellfrom 32.500 ISK · 4 h
Full Day on Vatnajökull Adventurous Glacier Exploration Hikefrom 49.900 ISK · 7 h
Skaftafell Blue Ice Cave and Glacier Walk Tourfrom 19.999 ISK · 3 h
Skaftafell ATV two hour sightseeingfrom 25.283 ISK · 2 h
Skaftafell ATV one hour sightseeingfrom 19.633 ISK · 1 h
Laki Craters Airplane Tour from Skaftafellfrom 51.900 ISK · 50 min
Landmannalaugar & Highland Wonders Airplane Tour from Skaftafellfrom 67.900 ISK · 1 h 15 min
Skaftafell 3 Hour Glacier Walkfrom 17.900 ISK · 3 h
Rótarfjallshnúkur skiingfrom 64.900 ISK · 10 h
Solheimajokull Ice Climbing & Glacier Hikefrom 31.381 ISK · 4 h
Early Bird Ice Cavefrom 25.000 ISK · 3 h 30 min
Laugarás Lagoon Birki - Premium Lagoonfrom 9.900 ISK · 2 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and region
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In season now · Winter in IcelandSolheimajokull Ice Climbing & Glacier Hikefrom 31.381 ISK · 4 hAll 1,648 tours
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Transmission
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SleepsPhotos & videos
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Nearby
km column = your drive
- 1
Kristínartindar4 km - 2
Miðfellstindur6 km - 3Hrútfjallstindar - hátindur7 km
- 4Hrútfjallstindar - miðtindur7 km
- 5Hrútfjallstindar - suðurtindur7 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Guðlaug32 km
- 2Geothermal hot spring near Skaftárhreppur68 km
- 3Hoffell Hot Tubs80 km
Fuel
- 1Freysnes11 km · 308.6 kr/L
- 2
Fagurhólsmýri25 km · 310.9 kr/L - 3
Kirkjubæjarklaustur66 km · 308.7 kr/L
Supermarkets
Tours
Adrenaline Combo: Off-Road Buggy & Mega Zipline Experiencefrom 29.300 ISK · 3 hours 
Buggy Adventure in Þórsmörkfrom 89.990 ISK · 5 hours 
Bus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavikfrom 12.220 ISK · 4 hours
Frequently
asked
questions
How do I get to Skarðatindur?
Skarðatindur 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 Skarðatindur 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 Skarðatindur?
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 Skarðatindur?
Skarðatindur is 1,385 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.
Data & sources
Everything on this page comes from the sources below. Live feeds refresh automatically.
Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Marcel Schifferle · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 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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