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Þakgil
Sight · South Iceland & Golden Circle
Remote green valley and canyon system near Mýrdalsjökull with a campground, caves, and a network of hiking trails through volcanic gorges.
AccessRough gravel road, 2WD possible · closed/hard to reach in winter
GPS63.5333, -19.0333
Local tip: The gravel access road (214) is rough but 2WD-passable in summer; camp overnight to explore the surrounding canyons at leisure.
Near Þakgil
- Food: Black Crust Pizzeria (13 km)
- Stay: Black Beach Suites (11 km)
- Fuel: N1 Vík (13 km)
- Restrooms: Vík (village centre) (13 km)
- Campsite: Vík Campsite (13 km)
More places nearby
- Remundargil1.2 km
- Katla Volcano11 km
Loftsalahellir12 km
Vík í Mýrdal13 km
Katla Ice Cave13 km
Black Beach Horse Riding13 km