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Markagil

South Coast, IcelandStay behind rim edges

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Markagil is on Iceland's South Coast at 63.7931°N, 19.8286°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Off the main road: 19.9 km from Route 1
Nearest town: Hvolsvöllur — 20.5 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 110 km in a straight line
What else is close: 148 mapped places within 20 km

Markagil weather and conditions

At Markagil in South Coast, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 06:45 (Iceland time): 3°C (feels like 0°C), clear, wind 3 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 39 m (sunrise 06:00, sunset 20:39). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 1 September 2026, 06:45· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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Cars & campers

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KEF airport pickup 24/74.8

SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

Cheapest real 4WD in the fleet — gravel, the Westfjords and easy summer F-roads without truck prices.

VW Caravelle

Whole family or friend group in one car — gear in the back, room to stretch.

TransmissionAutomatic

12,750 kr15,000 kr/day

Reserve −12%

Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

Sleep right by the trailhead, wake up at the falls — F-road ready from mid-June.

Tours near Markagil

Free cancellation

Small groups

Iceland tour

Adrenaline Combo: Off-Road Buggy & Mega Zipline Experience

The Buggy Iceland and Mega Zipline Combo Tour offers an exhilarating adventure for thrill-seekers exploring Iceland.

Duration3 hours

HighlightsSouth Iceland

Buggy Adventure-Þórsmörk

"Þórsmörk has a spot in every Icelander's heart.

Duration5 hours

HighlightsSouth Iceland

Bus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavik

Our transfer service offers a comfortable and safe way to travel from the heart of Iceland's highlands, Landmannalaugar, to the…

Duration4 hours

HighlightsSouth Iceland

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How do I get to Markagil?

Markagil is located in South Coast. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive — some highland canyons are reached by F-road and need a 4×4, and those routes only open in summer.

Is Markagil safe to visit?

Treat every canyon rim as loose and undercut. Stay on any marked path, keep well back from unmarked edges, and remember that rock gets slippery when wet. Iceland's weather changes fast — canyon conditions can differ from the surrounding area.

Do I need a guide for Markagil?

No — Markagil can be visited on your own. The care is in staying on the trail and away from the edge, not in needing a guide. Never climb down into a gorge that has no marked route.

When is the best time to visit Markagil?

Summer gives the clearest access, especially if the road in is a gravel or F-road that closes for winter. Check live road status before you drive, and bring layers — it can be several degrees colder and windier inside a canyon.

Nearby

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Waterfalls

#1.Gluggafoss

8.6 km·~10 min drive

Gluggafoss is a waterfall in southern Iceland, specifically in the Fljótshlíð area. As…

#2.Þórðarfoss

8.6 km·~10 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#3.Drífandi

8.9 km·~11 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#4.Nauthúsafoss

14 km·~17 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

4 waterfalls near South Coast

Hot Springs

#1.Hot Spring Shower

17 km·~20 min drive

Geothermal spot

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Hvolsvöllur

20 km·~24 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Seljavallalaug

27 km·~33 min drive

Historic 1923 pool in valley near Seljalandsfoss. Free, 15-min walk, unmaintained. Bring…

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Hella

28 km·~34 min drive

Listed by Visit South Iceland as Hella's swimming pool — a staffed, geothermally-heated…

4 hot springs near South Coast

Campsites

#1.Fljótshlíð

12 km·~14 min drive

Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Iceland's…

#2.Langbrók

12 km·~15 min drive

Small campside with a cosy cafe and a great view to Eyjafjallajökull.

#3.Tjaldstæðið Langbrók

12 km·~15 min drive

Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Campfires…

#4.Hellishólar, Fljótshlíð

13 km·~15 min drive

The camp site at Hellishólar is a great camp site located in Fljótshlíð, south Iceland.…

4 campsites near South Coast

F-Roads

#1.F207 Lakagígavegur

17 km·~21 min drive

Loop around Laki craters

#2.F249 Þórsmerkurvegur

20 km·~24 min drive

The road to Þórsmörk valley

#3.F210 Fjallabaksleið syðri

24 km·~29 min drive

Fjallabaksleið syðri

#4.F333 Haukadalsvegur

24 km·~29 min drive

Starts at Geysir

4 f-roads near South Coast

Supermarkets

#1.Krónan

20 km·~25 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#2.Kjörbúðin

28 km·~34 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Krambúð

45 km·~54 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#4.Bónus

45 km·~54 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near South Coast

Gas stations

#1.Hvolsvöllur

21 km·~25 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Hella

28 km·~34 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#3.Landvegamót

34 km·~41 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#4.Árnes

35 km·~41 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near South Coast

Tours

#1.Adrenaline Combo: Off-Road Buggy & Mega Zipline Experience

3 hours

The Buggy Iceland and Mega Zipline Combo Tour offers an exhilarating adventure for thrill-seekers exploring Iceland.

from 29.300 ISKView tour →

#2.Buggy Adventure-Þórsmörk

5 hours

"Þórsmörk has a spot in every Icelander's heart.

from 89.990 ISKView tour →

#3.Bus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavik

4 hours

Our transfer service offers a comfortable and safe way to travel from the heart of Iceland's highlands, Landmannalaugar, to the…

from 12.220 ISKView tour →

3 tours near South Coast

Data & sources

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VegagerðinVisitor access & practical facts
VegagerðinLive road status & cameras · Icelandic Road Administration
Open-MeteoWeather forecast · CC BY 4.0
NOAA SWPCAurora (planetary Kp) forecast · public domain
OpenStreetMapInteractive-map data · ODbL
Esri, Maxar & Earthstar GeographicsSatellite imagery for the 3D terrain render · GIS User Community