Mountain · North Iceland

Kaldbakur

mountain in Iceland

Kaldbakur, Iceland
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Before you go

Stay on marked paths, leave no trace and close gates behind you. Driving off-road is illegal in Iceland.

Areas can be closed at short notice to protect them. Check the official page before travelling.

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Quick facts

  • Kaldbakur is 426 km from Reykjavík by road, about 6 h 54 min by car. The nearest road is about 2.9 km away.
  • Kaldbakur rises to 1,167 metres above sea level.
  • The nearest town to Kaldbakur is Akureyri.
  • Kaldbakur is a mountain in North Iceland.
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The facts

Kaldbakur: The facts
Elevation1,167 m
Nearest townAkureyri
From Reykjavík426 km by road, about 6 h 54 min
RegionNorth Iceland
Coordinates65.9975° N, 18.1856° W

Getting there

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Directions go to the sight's mapped point. For a mountain, glacier or lake that can be well away from the road, so park only in marked areas and walk from there.

The nearest road is about 2.9 km away.

Questions people ask

What is Kaldbakur?

Kaldbakur is a mountain in North Iceland. It rises to 1,167 metres above sea level.

Where is Kaldbakur?

Kaldbakur is at 65.9975° N, 18.1856° W, in North Iceland. The nearest town is Akureyri. The nearest other sight on our map is Steindyragil, a canyon about 4.5 km away in a straight line.

How far is Kaldbakur from Reykjavík?

Kaldbakur is 426 km from Reykjavík by road, about 6 h 54 min by car. The nearest road is about 2.9 km away.

How do I get to Kaldbakur?

The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Kaldbakur, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Akureyri.

Is there a trail to Kaldbakur?

Yes. A walking route on our map leads there: Kaldbakur trail (6 km one way, about 7 h 35 min there and back).

Does it cost anything to visit Kaldbakur?

We have not verified a fee for Kaldbakur. Some landowners charge for parking or entry, so check the signs on arrival. Iceland's right of public access comes with duties: stay on marked paths and leave no trace.

Where can you swim near Kaldbakur?

The nearest place to get in warm water is Forest Lagoon, about 36 minutes' drive from Kaldbakur. It is a premium venue, from ISK 4,500 per visit on a LifePass. Also within reach: World Class Skólastígur Akureyri & Pool (47 min).

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Sources

Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. Photographs from Wikimedia Commons, credited individually.

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