Hike · South Iceland

Kristínartindar

Magnúsarfoss, on the Kristínartindar route
Photo: Debivort at en.wikipedia · CC BY-SA 3.0

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Quick facts

  • Kristínartindar is 328 km from Reykjavík by road, about 4 h 48 min by car.
  • The Kristínartindar route is 17 km long and takes about 7 h 25 min to walk.
  • The nearest town to Kristínartindar is Kirkjubæjarklaustur.
  • Kristínartindar is a hike in South Iceland.
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The facts

Kristínartindar: The facts
Distance17 km
Ascent1064 m
Walking time7 h 25 min
DifficultyHard
Nearest townKirkjubæjarklaustur
From Reykjavík328 km by road, about 4 h 48 min
RegionSouth Iceland
Coordinates64.0163° N, 16.9672° 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.

Questions people ask

What is Kristínartindar?

Kristínartindar is a hike in South Iceland.

Where is Kristínartindar?

Kristínartindar is at 64.0163° N, 16.9672° W, in South Iceland. The nearest town is Kirkjubæjarklaustur. The nearest other sight on our map is Sjónarnípa, a hike about 0 m away in a straight line.

How far is Kristínartindar from Reykjavík?

Kristínartindar is 328 km from Reykjavík by road, about 4 h 48 min by car.

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. The nearest town is Kirkjubæjarklaustur.

How long does the Kristínartindar hike take?

The Kristínartindar route is 17 km long and takes about 7 h 25 min to walk. It is rated hard. The climb is 1,064 m. Walking times are estimates from the route's distance and climb, not a guarantee.

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

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