Kristínartindar

Kristínartindar reaches an elevation of 1126 meters and presents steep rock faces surrounded by two glaciers: Skaftafellsjökull and Morsárjökull.

The mountain stands within Skaftafell National Park, which was established in 1967 and later integrated into the larger Vatnajökull National Park system.

Local hiking guides regularly lead groups along trail S4 to reach Kristínartindar's summit, sharing knowledge about Icelandic geological formations and glacial landscapes.

The round trip to Kristínartindar summit spans 16 kilometers and requires 6 to 8 hours of hiking time, with the trailhead starting at the visitor center.

From the mountain's peak, visitors observe two contrasting landscapes: massive ice fields to the north and black sand beaches stretching toward the Atlantic Ocean.

Elevation above the sea: 1,126 m

GPS coordinates: 64.06946,-16.92610

Latest update: March 17, 2025 19:49