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Pakgil Campsite

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    April 26, 2024

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    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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    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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    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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    Elevation 210 m

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