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Skarðatindur

South Coast, Iceland1,385 m elevation
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Skarðatindur

South Coast, Iceland1,385 m elevation

About

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

Skarðatindur is on Iceland's South Coast at 64.0908°N, 16.8567°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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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

Skarðatindur weather and conditions

At Skarðatindur in South Coast, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 01:45 (Iceland time): -3°C (feels like -11°C), clear, wind 10 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 41 m (sunrise 05:47, sunset 20:28). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 1 September 2026, 01:45· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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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.

Nearby

Hot Springs

#1.Guðlaug
32 km·~38 min drive

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

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Skaftárhreppur
68 km·~81 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Hoffell Hot Tubs
80 km·~96 min drive

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

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Hornafjörður
80 km·~97 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

4 hot springs near South Coast

Campsites

#1.Skaftafell
9.9 km·~12 min drive

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

#2.Campsite Reception
10 km·~12 min drive

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

#3.Ferðaþjónustan Svínafelli
12 km·~15 min drive

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

#4.Svinafell
12 km·~15 min drive

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

4 campsites near South Coast

Supermarkets

#1.Gvendarkjör
67 km·~81 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Nettó
82 km·~98 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#3.Krónan
129 km·~155 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#4.Kjörbúðin
139 km·~166 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near South Coast

Gas stations

#1.Freysnes
11 km·~14 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#2.Fagurhólsmýri
25 km·~31 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Kirkjubæjarklaustur
66 km·~80 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#4.Höfn
82 km·~98 min drive

Olís · 310.8 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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