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Kotagil

North Iceland, Iceland1.3 kmHardGPS trackRecorded by 2 hikers

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Kotagil

North Iceland, Iceland1.3 kmHardGPS trackRecorded by 2 hikers

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Map of Kotagil

Kotagil is in North Iceland at 65.4390°N, 19.0350°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Plan your visit

Getting there: Road 1 (Blönduhl-Norðurá)
Off the main road: 0.1 km from Route 1
Nearest town: Varmahlíð — 22.7 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 199 km in a straight line
What else is close: 86 mapped places within 20 km

Kotagil weather and conditions

At Kotagil in North Iceland, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 05:45 (Iceland time): 3°C (feels like -2°C), clear, wind 5 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 51 m (sunrise 05:51, sunset 20:42). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 1 September 2026, 05:45· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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Cars & campers

−12%exclusive discountFree cancellation

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 Kotagil

Free cancellation

Small groups

Sightseeing

(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss

Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area are an absolute must if you're exploring the North!

Duration6 hours 30 minutes

HighlightsNorth Iceland

(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri

Discover the wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide.

Duration6 hours

HighlightsNorth Iceland

Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyri

The freedom of covering all kinds of terrain on a snowmobile is something everyone should experience.

Duration5 hours

HighlightsNorth Iceland

Photos & videos

Kotagil — photo by northwesticeland / Wikiloc

Photo: northwesticeland / Wikiloc / wikiloc.com

Photo: northwesticeland / wikiloc.com

Kotagil gorge, Iceland — Kotagil — video poster — Kotagil gorge, Icelandvladamikulec

Photo: northwesticeland / wikiloc.com

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How long is the Kotagil hike?

The Kotagil trail is about 1.3 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 Kotagil trailhead?

Kotagil 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 Kotagil safe to hike alone?

Kotagil sits 23 km from Varmahlíð, and 0.1 km from Route 1. The uploader rated it hard and it climbs about 99 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 Kotagil?

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.

Nearby

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2Halfdanartungur Grjota Yfir Trippaskal6 km
3Halfdanartungur Storaskrida6 km
4Norðurá6 km
5Skagafjordur Bolugil Waterfalls And Canyon8 km

Waterfalls

#1.Bólugilsfoss

7.5 km·~9 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#2.Reykjafoss

17 km·~21 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#3.Háaleitisfoss

20 km·~24 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#4.Runufoss

31 km·~38 min drive

A waterfall in the Highlands.

4 waterfalls near North Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Reykjafoss Warm Waterfall

5.3 km·~6 min drive

Geothermal spot

#2.Natural hot pot near Skagafjörður

15 km·~18 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Skagafjörður

15 km·~18 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#4.Fosslaug

17 km·~21 min drive

Pool hot spring

4 hot springs near North Iceland

Campsites

#1.Himnasvalir

2.9 km·~3 min drive

Himnasvalir is a camp site and mobile home site in the heart of they valley Norðurárdalur…

#2.Bakkaflöt tjaldsvæði

15 km·~18 min drive

Next to the river Svartá, we have a beautiful campsite with Mountain View and lovely…

#3.Lambeyri

15 km·~18 min drive

North Iceland camping option. Less crowded than the south, with dramatic landscapes and…

#4.Tjaldsvæðið Steinsstöðum

15 km·~18 min drive

North Iceland camping option. Less crowded than the south, with dramatic landscapes and…

4 campsites near North Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Hlíðarkaup

43 km·~52 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Skagfirðingabúð

44 km·~52 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Bónus

50 km·~60 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#4.Fisk Kompaní

50 km·~60 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near North Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Varmahlíð

23 km·~27 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#2.Sauðárkrókur

43 km·~52 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Sauðárkrókur Borgarflöt

43 km·~52 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#4.Kjarnagata

50 km·~60 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near North Iceland

Tours

#1.(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss

6 hours 30 minutes

Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area are an absolute must if you're exploring the North!

from 25.300 ISKView tour →

#2.(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri

6 hours

Discover the wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide.

from 25.900 ISKView tour →

#3.Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyri

5 hours

The freedom of covering all kinds of terrain on a snowmobile is something everyone should experience.

from 166.750 ISKView tour →

3 tours near North Iceland

Data & sources

Everything on this page comes from the sources below. Live feeds refresh automatically.

PhotographyHero & gallery photography · northwesticeland / Wikiloc
WikilocDescription & facts
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