Mountain · South Iceland

Miðaftanstindur

mountain in Iceland

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

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

  • Miðaftanstindur is 370 km from Reykjavík by road, about 5 h 42 min by car. The nearest road is about 3.1 km away.
  • Miðaftanstindur rises to 618 metres above sea level.
  • Miðaftanstindur is a mountain in South Iceland.
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The facts

Miðaftanstindur: The facts
Elevation618 m
From Reykjavík370 km by road, about 5 h 42 min
RegionSouth Iceland
Coordinates64.0336° N, 16.4253° 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 3.1 km away.

Questions people ask

What is Miðaftanstindur?

Miðaftanstindur is a mountain in South Iceland. It rises to 618 metres above sea level.

Where is Miðaftanstindur?

Miðaftanstindur is at 64.0336° N, 16.4253° W, in South Iceland. The nearest other sight on our map is Fjallsárlón, a lake about 2 km away in a straight line.

How far is Miðaftanstindur from Reykjavík?

Miðaftanstindur is 370 km from Reykjavík by road, about 5 h 42 min by car. The nearest road is about 3.1 km away.

How do I get to Miðaftanstindur?

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

Does it cost anything to visit Miðaftanstindur?

We have not verified a fee for Miðaftanstindur. 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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