Mountain · The Highlands
Kaldaklofsfjöll
mountain in Iceland
Quick facts
- Kaldaklofsfjöll is 171 km from Reykjavík by road, about 2 h 40 min by car. The nearest road is about 5.3 km away.
- Kaldaklofsfjöll rises to 1,278 metres above sea level.
- The nearest town to Kaldaklofsfjöll is Vík.
- Kaldaklofsfjöll is a mountain in the Icelandic Highlands.
The facts
| Elevation | 1,278 m |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Vík |
| From Reykjavík | 171 km by road, about 2 h 40 min |
| Region | The Highlands |
| Coordinates | 63.8914° N, 19.1308° W |
Getting there
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 5.3 km away.
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.
Questions people ask
What is Kaldaklofsfjöll?
Kaldaklofsfjöll is a mountain in the Icelandic Highlands. It rises to 1,278 metres above sea level.
Where is Kaldaklofsfjöll?
Kaldaklofsfjöll is at 63.8914° N, 19.1308° W, in the Icelandic Highlands. The nearest town is Vík. The nearest other sight on our map is Hrafntinnusker, a mountain about 5.2 km away in a straight line.
How far is Kaldaklofsfjöll from Reykjavík?
Kaldaklofsfjöll is 171 km from Reykjavík by road, about 2 h 40 min by car. The nearest road is about 5.3 km away.
How do I get to Kaldaklofsfjöll?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Kaldaklofsfjöll, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Vík.
Does it cost anything to visit Kaldaklofsfjöll?
We have not verified a fee for Kaldaklofsfjöll. 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 Kaldaklofsfjöll?
The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Hella & Pool, about 74 minutes' drive from Kaldaklofsfjöll. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door. Also within reach: World Class Selfoss & Pool (107 min).
— After this
Soak here afterwards
On the way back
- 74 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- 107 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
Nearby sights
Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
Sources
Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. Photographs from Wikimedia Commons, credited individually.
- Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 3.0)
- Wikidata (CC0-1.0)
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