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Sólkatla

Highlands, Iceland1,010 m elevation

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Sólkatla

Highlands, Iceland1,010 m elevation

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Sólkatla is in the Highlands, Iceland at 64.6948°N, 19.8632°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Elevation: 1,010 m above sea level
Off the main road: 12.2 km from Route 35
Nearest town: Bláskógabyggð — 53.2 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 117 km in a straight line
What else is close: 42 mapped places within 20 km

Sólkatla weather and conditions

At Sólkatla in Highlands, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 07:15 (Iceland time): -1°C (feels like -6°C), overcast, wind 5 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 45 m (sunrise 05:57, sunset 20:43). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 1 September 2026, 07:15· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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Cars & campers

−12%exclusive discountFree cancellation

KEF airport pickup 24/74.8

SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

Cheapest real 4WD in the fleet — gravel, the Westfjords and easy summer F-roads without truck prices.

VW Caravelle

Whole family or friend group in one car — gear in the back, room to stretch.

TransmissionAutomatic

12,750 kr15,000 kr/day

Reserve −12%

Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

Sleep right by the trailhead, wake up at the falls — F-road ready from mid-June.

Tours near Sólkatla

Free cancellation

Small groups

Sightseeing

(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss

Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area are an absolute must if you're exploring the North!

Duration6 hours 30 minutes

HighlightsNorth Iceland

(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri

Discover the wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide.

Duration6 hours

HighlightsNorth Iceland

A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!

Embark on a private adventure through the Golden Circle with Northern Adventurer.

Duration8 hours

HighlightsReykjavík area

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How do I get to Sólkatla?

Sólkatla is in Highlands. 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 Sólkatla 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 Sólkatla?

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 Sólkatla?

Sólkatla is 1,010 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.

Nearby

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Waterfalls

#1.Gýgjarfoss

22 km·~27 min drive

A waterfall in the Highlands.

#2.Nýifoss

31 km·~37 min drive

A waterfall in the Highlands.

#3.Skuggafoss

32 km·~39 min drive

A waterfall in the Highlands.

#4.Háaleitisfoss

40 km·~48 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

4 waterfalls near Highlands

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Húnabyggð

24 km·~28 min drive

Natural hot spring

#2.Mýrarhver

24 km·~29 min drive

Natural hot spring

#3.Eyvindarhver

24 km·~29 min drive

Natural hot spring

#4.Rauðihver

24 km·~29 min drive

Natural hot spring

4 hot springs near Highlands

Campsites

#1.Hvítárnes

10 km·~12 min drive

Highland campsite accessible in summer only. F-road driving required. Basic facilities…

#2.Árbúðir

12 km·~15 min drive

Highland campsite accessible in summer only. F-road driving required. Basic facilities…

#3.Hveravellir

24 km·~29 min drive

Highland campsite accessible in summer only. F-road driving required. Basic facilities…

#4.Kerlingarfjöll - Highland Base

27 km·~32 min drive

The camping site at Mountain Kerlingafjoll is in the vally of Asgard, on the north side…

4 campsites near Highlands

F-Roads

#1.F347 Kerlingafjallavegur

6.2 km·~7 min drive

Kerlingafjallavegur

#2.F349 Kerlingarfjöll old

16 km·~20 min drive

The long, lonely way to Kerlingarfjöll

#3.F35 Kjalvegur

20 km·~24 min drive

The beginner highland road

#4.F734 Svörtutungur

22 km·~27 min drive

The tough alternative to Kjölur

4 f-roads near Highlands

Supermarkets

#1.Krambúð

66 km·~80 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#2.Krambúðin

68 km·~81 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#3.Kaupfélag Vestur-Húnvetninga

93 km·~112 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Bónus

99 km·~119 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Highlands

Gas stations

#1.Geysir

48 km·~57 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Húsafell

48 km·~57 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#3.Hrauneyjar

62 km·~74 min drive

Olís · 315.8 kr/L petrol

#4.Brautarhóll

64 km·~77 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near Highlands

Tours

#1.(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss

6 hours 30 minutes

Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area are an absolute must if you're exploring the North!

from 25.300 ISKView tour →

#2.(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri

6 hours

Discover the wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide.

from 25.900 ISKView tour →

#3.A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!

8 hours

Embark on a private adventure through the Golden Circle with Northern Adventurer.

from 159.000 ISKView tour →

3 tours near Highlands

Data & sources

Everything on this page comes from the sources below. Live feeds refresh automatically.

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