Þakgil - purple trail
12 kmModerateGPS trackRecorded by 22 hikers
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Map of Þakgil - purple trail
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63.5297°N, 18.8846°W · South Coast
Plan your visit
Getting there- Road 214 (Kerlingardalsvegur)
Off the main road- 11.5 km from Route 1
Nearest town- Vík í Mýrdal — 13.7 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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Nearby
km column = your drive
- 1
Haldulfoss Glasiar View From Sker Vulcano< 1 km - 2
Giljahopp í Mýrdal< 1 km - 3
Þakgil foss< 1 km - 4Thakgil yellow trail loop1 km
- 5Thagkil day 22 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Geothermal hot spring near Mýrdalshreppur14 km
- 2
Seljavallalaug36 km
- 3Strútslaug39 km
Fuel
- 1Vík í Mýrdal14 km · 308.2 kr/L
- 2
Kirkjubæjarklaustur51 km · 310.9 kr/L - 3
Vestmannaeyjar69 km · 308.7 kr/L
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Frequently
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How long is the Þakgil - purple trail hike?
The Þakgil - purple trail trail is about 12 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 Þakgil - purple trail trailhead?
Þakgil - purple trail 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 Þakgil - purple trail safe to hike alone?
Þakgil - purple trail sits 14 km from Vík í Mýrdal, and 12 km from Route 1. The uploader rated it moderate and it climbs about 693 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 Þakgil - purple trail?
Þakgil - purple trail climbs about 693 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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