At the foot of the Mýrdalsjökull, under which the infamous Katla volcano is located, there is a small camping site in a green overgrown tuff gorge. Just the 15 km long drive from Vík, which can be done with any car, is a special experience. It passes bizarre rock formations and along the way you enjoy a great view of the glacial river Mulakvisl (the last so-called jökulhlaup – glacier breakout – was in July 2011).

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Boris 🚴 🏃🐾🐕‍🦺

July 15, 2022

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From here, you can hike to the inland ice. It takes 4 hours to walk there and back. Waterproof clothing is recommended as it likes to rain.

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Nicole

January 22, 2023

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The impressions on this tour are fantastic. But I would advise against anyone doing this circular tour of Maelifell. It is better to go back to Pakgil the same way …

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1. Pakgil Campsite – View of Katla Glacier loop from Vik

10.6km

03:35

420m

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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2. Pakgil Campsite – Rhinoceros Rock loop from Vik

5.42km

01:48

270m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Pakgil Campsite – View of Kötlujökull loop from Vondhöfuð

15.7km

05:58

680m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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Pakgil Campsite

1. Pakgil Campsite – View of Katla Glacier loop from Vik

2. Pakgil Campsite – Rhinoceros Rock loop from Vik

3. Pakgil Campsite – View of Kötlujökull loop from Vondhöfuð

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