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Rhinoceros Rock – View of the Pakgil Canyon loop from Þakgil

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Mýrdalshreppur

Rhinoceros Rock – View of the Pakgil Canyon loop from Þakgil

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Rhinoceros Rock – View of the Pakgil Canyon loop from Þakgil

04:07

12.7km

570m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: July 22, 2026

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Katla Geopark

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412 m

River Crossing in Þakgil Valley

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With a little patience you can always find a transition.

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933 m

Brook & jeep track

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If you want to follow this side valley, you first have to cross a stream. Then you can follow a jeep track that is sparsely signposted.

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2.08 km

Rhinoceros Rock

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The rough road leads steadily uphill, past beautiful tuff rocks. (Altitude:250m)

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3.29 km

View of the Pakgil Canyon

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On the right there is a continuous impressive view of the green gorge.

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3.54 km

Moss-Covered Gorge

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On the right there is a continuous impressive view of the green gorge. Alt 480m

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3.85 km

Viewpoint, Alt: 834m

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Viewpoint, marked on the map. By the way, you also have a split here. If you come for the view of Huldujökull, go straight to Sker Hill.

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12.5 km

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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12.7 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.9 km

839 m

784 m

200 m

Surfaces

12.7 km

Elevation

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Highest point (670 m)

Lowest point (150 m)

Weather

Today

Wednesday 29 July

15°C

6°C

16 %

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Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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Comments

June 15, 2024,0615/02: Pakgil - Gletscher Höfdabrekkajökull (Rother 05)

Saturday's main walk was once again enchanting. The motorway to the starting point - the Pakgil campsite - was a highlight in itself. To the extent that it is mentioned in our Rother walking guide.
What does Rother say about the walk: "From the spectacularly situated Þakgil campsite to an impressive glacier edge: At the foot of the Mýrdalsjökull, under …

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Rhinoceros Rock – View of the Pakgil Canyon loop from Þakgil

River Crossing in Þakgil Valley

Brook & jeep track

Rhinoceros Rock

View of the Pakgil Canyon

Moss-Covered Gorge

Hat Rock and Coastal View

Viewpoint, Alt: 834m

Pakgil Campsite

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