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63.5200°N, 18.8813°W · South Coast
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Getting there- Road 214 (Kerlingardalsvegur)
Off the main road- 10.8 km from Route 1
Nearest town- Vík í Mýrdal — 12.9 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 165 km in a straight line
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Giljahopp í Mýrdal1 km - 3
Þakgil - purple trail1 km - 4Thagkil day 21 km
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Þakgil foss1 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Geothermal hot spring near Mýrdalshreppur13 km
- 2
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- 3Strútslaug40 km
Fuel
- 1Vík í Mýrdal13 km · 308.2 kr/L
- 2
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How long is the Thakgil yellow trail loop hike?
The Thakgil yellow trail loop trail is about 20 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 Thakgil yellow trail loop trailhead?
Thakgil yellow trail loop 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 Thakgil yellow trail loop safe to hike alone?
Thakgil yellow trail loop sits 13 km from Vík í Mýrdal, and 11 km from Route 1. The uploader rated it hard and it climbs about 871 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 Thakgil yellow trail loop?
Thakgil yellow trail loop climbs about 871 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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