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Stakihnúkur

South Coast, Iceland810 m elevation
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Stakihnúkur

South Coast, Iceland810 m elevation

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Stakihnúkur rises to 810 m on Iceland's South Coast — the 123rd highest of the 340 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 26, 22 km away.

Map of Stakihnúkur

Stakihnúkur is on Iceland's South Coast at 64.0057°N, 18.8876°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Plan your visit

Elevation
810 m above sea level
Off the main road
22.3 km from Route 26
Nearest town
Kirkjubæjarklaustur — 48.2 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
149 km in a straight line
What else is close
343 mapped places within 20 km

Stakihnúkur weather and conditions

At Stakihnúkur in South Coast, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 09:15 (Iceland time): 3°C (feels like 0°C), clear, wind 2 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 40 m (sunrise 05:56, sunset 20:36). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 1 September 2026, 09:15· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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How do I get to Stakihnúkur?
Stakihnúkur 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 Stakihnúkur 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 Stakihnúkur?
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 Stakihnúkur?
Stakihnúkur is 810 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.

Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Stórikýlingur2 km
  2. 2Hnúkar3 km
  3. 3Kirkjufell4 km
  4. 4Litlikýlingur4 km
  5. 5Réttarhnúkur4 km

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Rangárþing ytra
8.2 km·~10 min drive

Natural hot spring

#2.Brennisteinsalda
8.7 km·~10 min drive

Natural hot spring

#3.Landmannalaugar Hot River
8.7 km·~10 min drive

Highland hot river where streams mix - find your perfect temperature spot. Surrounded by…

#4.Strútslaug
15 km·~18 min drive

Pool hot spring

4 hot springs near South Coast

Campsites

#1.Landmannalaugar
8.5 km·~10 min drive

The colorful highland hot spring campsite. Rainbow rhyolite mountains, natural hot pools,…

#2.Strútslaug
15 km·~18 min drive

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

#3.Höskuldsskáli
16 km·~19 min drive

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

#4.Landmannahellir
17 km·~21 min drive

The camp site at Landmannahellir is in a beautiful spot with good facilities.

4 campsites near South Coast

Supermarkets

#1.Gvendarkjör
48 km·~57 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Krónan
66 km·~79 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#3.Krambúð
71 km·~85 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#4.Kjörbúðin
76 km·~92 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near South Coast

Gas stations

#1.Hrauneyjar
29 km·~35 min drive

Olís · 315.8 kr/L petrol

#2.Kirkjubæjarklaustur
48 km·~57 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Vík í Mýrdal
66 km·~79 min drive

N1 · 309.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Árnes
66 km·~80 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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