Mountain · South Iceland

Kristínartindar

mountain in Iceland

Kristínartindar, Iceland
Photo: Zairon · CC BY-SA 3.0

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Quick facts

  • Kristínartindar is 329 km from Reykjavík by road, about 4 h 49 min by car. The nearest road is about 5.9 km away.
  • Kristínartindar rises to 1,126 metres above sea level.
  • Kristínartindar is a mountain in South Iceland.
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The facts

Kristínartindar: The facts
Elevation1,126 m
From Reykjavík329 km by road, about 4 h 49 min
RegionSouth Iceland
Coordinates64.0684° N, 16.9264° W

Getting there

Directions in Google Maps ↗Apple Maps ↗

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 5.9 km away.

Questions people ask

What is Kristínartindar?

Kristínartindar is a mountain in South Iceland. It rises to 1,126 metres above sea level.

Where is Kristínartindar?

Kristínartindar is at 64.0684° N, 16.9264° W, in South Iceland. The nearest other sight on our map is Skaftafellsjökull, a glacier about 2.6 km away in a straight line.

How far is Kristínartindar from Reykjavík?

Kristínartindar is 329 km from Reykjavík by road, about 4 h 49 min by car. The nearest road is about 5.9 km away.

How do I get to Kristínartindar?

The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Kristínartindar, not to a search for its name.

Is there a trail to Kristínartindar?

Yes. A walking route on our map leads there: Kristínartindar (17 km, about 7 h 25 min).

Does it cost anything to visit Kristínartindar?

We have not verified a fee for Kristínartindar. 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.

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Sources

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

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