Hike · South Iceland
Þakgilshöfuð
Quick facts
- Þakgilshöfuð is 208 km from Reykjavík by road, about 3 h 8 min by car.
- The Þakgilshöfuð route is 1.5 km long and takes about 20 min to walk.
- The nearest town to Þakgilshöfuð is Vík.
- Þakgilshöfuð is a hike in South Iceland.
The facts
| Distance | 1.5 km |
|---|---|
| Walking time | 20 min |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Nearest town | Vík |
| From Reykjavík | 208 km by road, about 3 h 8 min |
| Region | South Iceland |
| Coordinates | 63.5291° N, 18.8916° W |
Getting there
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.
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.
Questions people ask
What is Þakgilshöfuð?
Þakgilshöfuð is a hike in South Iceland.
Where is Þakgilshöfuð?
Þakgilshöfuð is at 63.5291° N, 18.8916° W, in South Iceland. The nearest town is Vík. The nearest other sight on our map is Kerlingardalsvegur, a hike about 197 m away in a straight line.
How far is Þakgilshöfuð from Reykjavík?
Þakgilshöfuð is 208 km from Reykjavík by road, about 3 h 8 min by car.
How do I get to Þakgilshöfuð?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Þakgilshöfuð, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Vík.
How long does the Þakgilshöfuð hike take?
The Þakgilshöfuð route is 1.5 km long and takes about 20 min to walk. It is rated easy. Walking times are estimates from the route's distance and climb, not a guarantee.
Does it cost anything to visit Þakgilshöfuð?
We have not verified a fee for Þakgilshöfuð. 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.
Where can you swim near Þakgilshöfuð?
The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Hella & Pool, about 102 minutes' drive from Þakgilshöfuð. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door.
— After this
Soak here afterwards
On the way back
- 102 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
Nearby sights
Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
Sources
Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. We have no licence-clean photograph of this place yet, so the image is a location map drawn from its coordinates on a public-domain outline of Iceland.
- OpenStreetMap (ODbL-1.0)
© OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License.
