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Giljahopp í Mýrdal

South Coast15 kmHardGPS track

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63.5323°N, 18.8884°W · South Coast

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Getting there
Road 214 (Kerlingardalsvegur)
Off the main road
11.6 km from Route 1
Nearest town
Vík í Mýrdal — 13.9 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
165 km in a straight line
What else is close
178 mapped places within 20 km

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Giljahopp í Mýrdal weather and conditions

Last updated

4°Clight drizzle · feels -2°C8 m/sgusts 149 h 54 mdaylight · 08:04 – 17:58
In season now · Winter in IcelandSolheimajokull Ice Climbing & Glacier Hikefrom 31.381 ISK · 4 h
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Cars & campers

−12%exclusive discountFree cancellationKEF airport pickup 24/74.8
Dacia Duster 4x4
SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

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

TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol/diesel
Seats5
Drive4WD
From
5,355 kr6,300 kr/day
Reserve −12%
VW Caravelle
9-seater

VW Caravelle

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

TransmissionAutomatic
FuelDiesel
Seats9
Drive2WD
From
12,750 kr15,000 kr/day
Reserve −12%
Key Camper Wild Duo
Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

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

TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol
Sleeps2
Drive4WD
From
5,304 kr6,240 kr/day
Reserve −12%

Photos & videos

Giljahopp í Mýrdal — photo by Þórarinn Ólafsson / WikilocPhoto: Þórarinn Ólafsson / Wikiloc / wikiloc.com
Giljahopp í Mýrdal — photo by Þórarinn ÓlafssonPhoto: Þórarinn Ólafsson / wikiloc.com
Giljahopp í Mýrdal — photo by Þórarinn ÓlafssonPhoto: Þórarinn Ólafsson / wikiloc.com
Giljahopp í Mýrdal — photo by Þórarinn ÓlafssonPhoto: Þórarinn Ólafsson / wikiloc.com
Giljahopp í Mýrdal — photo by Þórarinn ÓlafssonPhoto: Þórarinn Ólafsson / wikiloc.com
Giljahopp í Mýrdal — photo by Þórarinn ÓlafssonPhoto: Þórarinn Ólafsson / wikiloc.com
Giljahopp í Mýrdal — photo by Þórarinn ÓlafssonPhoto: Þórarinn Ólafsson / wikiloc.com
Giljahopp í Mýrdal — photo by Þórarinn ÓlafssonPhoto: Þórarinn Ólafsson / wikiloc.com
Giljahopp í Mýrdal — photo by Þórarinn ÓlafssonPhoto: Þórarinn Ólafsson / wikiloc.com
Giljahopp í Mýrdal — photo by Þórarinn ÓlafssonPhoto: Þórarinn Ólafsson / wikiloc.com

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Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Þakgil - purple trail< 1 km
  2. 2Þakgil foss< 1 km
  3. 3Haldulfoss Glasiar View From Sker Vulcano1 km
  4. 4Thakgil yellow trail loop1 km
  5. 5Thagkil day 22 km
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Waterfalls

  1. 1Remundargilsfossi1 km
  2. 2Huldufoss5 km
  3. 3Biniöfoss12 km
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Hot springs

  1. 1Geothermal hot spring near Mýrdalshreppur14 km
  2. 2Seljavallalaug36 km
  3. 3Strútslaug38 km
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Fuel

  1. 1Vík í Mýrdal14 km · 308.2 kr/L
  2. 2Kirkjubæjarklaustur51 km · 310.9 kr/L
  3. 3Vestmannaeyjar69 km · 308.7 kr/L
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Supermarkets

  1. 1Krónan14 km
  2. 2Gvendarkjör50 km
  3. 3Bónus69 km
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Tours

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Frequently
asked
questions

How long is the Giljahopp í Mýrdal hike?
The Giljahopp í Mýrdal trail is about 15 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 Giljahopp í Mýrdal trailhead?
Giljahopp í Mýrdal is in South Coast. 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 Giljahopp í Mýrdal safe to hike alone?
Giljahopp í Mýrdal sits 14 km from Vík í Mýrdal, and 12 km from Route 1. The uploader rated it hard and it climbs about 773 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 Giljahopp í Mýrdal?
Giljahopp í Mýrdal climbs about 773 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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Iceland nowfrom 19 Sep 06:10
8°C · overcastWind 2 m/sRing Road (R1) openAurora Kp 2.67Daylight 07:02 – 19:39Webcams