Mountain · Westfjords
Kaldbakshorn
mountain in Iceland
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
- Kaldbakshorn is 277 km from Reykjavík by road, about 4 h 17 min by car. The nearest road is about 1.2 km away.
- Kaldbakshorn rises to 508 metres above sea level.
- The nearest town to Kaldbakshorn is Hólmavík.
- Kaldbakshorn is a mountain in the Westfjords of Iceland.
The facts
| Elevation | 508 m |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Hólmavík |
| From Reykjavík | 277 km by road, about 4 h 17 min |
| Region | Westfjords |
| Coordinates | 65.8567° N, 21.3231° 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 1.2 km away.
Questions people ask
What is Kaldbakshorn?
Kaldbakshorn is a mountain in the Westfjords of Iceland. It rises to 508 metres above sea level.
Where is Kaldbakshorn?
Kaldbakshorn is at 65.8567° N, 21.3231° W, in the Westfjords of Iceland. The nearest town is Hólmavík. The nearest other sight on our map is Gimbragil, a canyon about 10 km away in a straight line.
How far is Kaldbakshorn from Reykjavík?
Kaldbakshorn is 277 km from Reykjavík by road, about 4 h 17 min by car. The nearest road is about 1.2 km away.
How do I get to Kaldbakshorn?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Kaldbakshorn, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Hólmavík.
Does it cost anything to visit Kaldbakshorn?
We have not verified a fee for Kaldbakshorn. 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.
Nearby sights
All sights →Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
Sources
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