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Drekagill Viti

8.4 kmModerateGPS trackRecorded by 2 hikers
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Drekagill Viti

North Iceland8.4 kmModerateGPS trackRecorded by 2 hikers

Map of Drekagill Viti

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65.0367°N, 16.6796°W · North Iceland

Plan your visit

Nearest town
Vogar við Mývatn — 66.2 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
270 km in a straight line
What else is close
65 mapped places within 20 km

Drekagill Viti weather and conditions

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-3°Covercast · feels -15°C17 m/sgusts 249 h 39 mdaylight · 08:03 – 17:41
In season now · Winter in IcelandNorthern Lights 4x4 Tour from Akureyrifrom 34.799 ISK · 2 h 30 minAll 1,648 tours

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Fuel

  1. 1Möðrudalur57 km · 308.6 kr/L
  2. 2Mývatn61 km · 308.6 kr/L
  3. 3Reykjahlíð68 km · 310.9 kr/L
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Supermarkets

  1. 1Krambúð68 km
  2. 2Bónus97 km
  3. 3Fisk Kompaní97 km
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Frequently
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questions

How long is the Drekagill Viti hike?
The Drekagill Viti trail is about 8.4 km based on its recorded GPS track. Times vary with pace, weather and how much you stop — plan conservatively and turn back early if conditions change.
How do I get to the Drekagill Viti trailhead?
Drekagill Viti is in North Iceland. Use the map on this page for the trailhead coordinates and check live road conditions before you drive — some trailheads sit on gravel or F-roads that need a 4×4 and only open in summer.
Is Drekagill Viti safe to hike alone?
Drekagill Viti sits 66 km from Vogar við Mývatn. The uploader rated it moderate and it climbs about 624 m. Iceland trails are often unmarked and weather turns quickly. Tell someone your plan (or file one at safetravel.is), carry a charged phone and layers, check the forecast, and turn back if fog, wind or rising rivers set in. Don’t rely on phone signal.
When is the best time to hike Drekagill Viti?
Drekagill Viti climbs about 624 m, so snow lingers on it later than on lowland trails. Most Icelandic hiking is a June–September activity, when trails are snow-free and daylight is long. Highland routes open later and close earlier; check road and trail status before committing.

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