Mountain · The Highlands

Kaldaklofsfjöll

mountain in Iceland

Kaldaklofsfjöll, Iceland
Photo: Chmee2/Valtameri · CC BY 3.0

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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.
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The facts

Kaldaklofsfjöll: The facts
Elevation1,278 m
Nearest townVík
From Reykjavík171 km by road, about 2 h 40 min
RegionThe Highlands
Coordinates63.8914° N, 19.1308° 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 5.3 km away.

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.

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Sources

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