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Katla – Vík – Mýrdal

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Map of Katla – Vík – Mýrdal

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63.5507°N, 18.8276°W · South Coast

Plan your visit

Off the main road
15.1 km from Route 1
Distance from Reykjavík
166 km in a straight line
What else is close
140 mapped places within 20 km

Katla – Vík – Mýrdal weather and conditions

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4°Cclear · feels -4°C12 m/sgusts 179 h 54 mdaylight · 08:03 – 17:58
In season now · Winter in IcelandSolheimajokull Ice Climbing & Glacier Hikefrom 31.381 ISK · 4 hAll 1,648 tours

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Fuel

  1. 1Vík í Mýrdal17 km · 308.2 kr/L
  2. 2Kirkjubæjarklaustur47 km · 310.9 kr/L
  3. 3Vestmannaeyjar73 km · 308.7 kr/L
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Supermarkets

  1. 1Krónan17 km
  2. 2Gvendarkjör47 km
  3. 3Bónus73 km
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Frequently
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questions

How long is the Katla – Vík – Mýrdal hike?
The Katla – Vík – Mýrdal trail is about 1.2 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 Katla – Vík – Mýrdal trailhead?
Katla – Vík – 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 Katla – Vík – Mýrdal safe to hike alone?
Katla – Vík – Mýrdal sits 17 km from Vík í Mýrdal, and 15 km from Route 1. The uploader rated it easy. 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 Katla – Vík – Mýrdal?
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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