Canyon · The Highlands

Drekagil

canyon in Iceland

Drekagil, Iceland
Photo: Nige from near Thetford, Norfolk, UK · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Stay on marked paths, leave no trace and close gates behind you. Driving off-road is illegal in Iceland.

Areas can be closed at short notice to protect them. Check the official page before travelling.

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Quick facts

  • Drekagil is 389 km from Reykjavík by road, about 5 h 59 min by car.
  • Drekagil is a canyon in the Icelandic Highlands.
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The facts

Drekagil: The facts
From Reykjavík389 km by road, about 5 h 59 min
RegionThe Highlands
Coordinates65.0405° N, 16.6061° W

Getting there

Directions in Google Maps ↗Apple Maps ↗

Directions go to the sight's mapped point. For a mountain, glacier or lake that can be well away from the road, so park only in marked areas and walk from there.

Questions people ask

What is Drekagil?

Drekagil is a canyon in the Icelandic Highlands.

Where is Drekagil?

Drekagil is at 65.0405° N, 16.6061° W, in the Icelandic Highlands. The nearest other sight on our map is Víti Askja, a lake about 5.7 km away in a straight line.

How far is Drekagil from Reykjavík?

Drekagil is 389 km from Reykjavík by road, about 5 h 59 min by car.

How do I get to Drekagil?

The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Drekagil, not to a search for its name.

Is there a trail to Drekagil?

Yes. A walking route on our map leads there: Askja hiking trails (14 km, about 5 h 25 min).

Does it cost anything to visit Drekagil?

We have not verified a fee for Drekagil. Some landowners charge for parking or entry, so check the signs on arrival. Iceland's right of public access comes with duties: stay on marked paths and leave no trace.

Nearby sights

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Straight-line distance, not driving distance.

Sources

Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. Photographs from Wikimedia Commons, credited individually.

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