Hike · South Iceland
Þakgilshöfuð
Before you go
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
- 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 30 min to walk.
- The nearest town to Þakgilshöfuð is Vík.
- Þakgilshöfuð is a hike in South Iceland.
The facts
| Distance | 1.5 km |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 83 m |
| Walking time | 30 min |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| 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.
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 Remundargil, a hike about 243 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 30 min to walk. It is rated moderate. The climb is 83 m. 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 115 minutes' drive from Þakgilshöfuð. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door.
Soak here afterwards
On the way back
- World Class Hella & Pool115 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
Nearby sights
All sights →Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
RemundargilHike · 243 m
RaufargilCanyon · 3.2 km
HafurseyMountain · 5.3 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: Hansueli KrapfHöfðabrekkujökullGlacier · 8.1 km
GæsavatnLake · 8.3 km
HeiðarvatnLake · 8.8 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: NOTE: This image is a panorama consisting of multiple frames that were merged or stitched in Panorama Studio. As a result, this image necessarily underwent some form of digital manipulation. These manipulations may include blending, blurring, cloning, and color and perspective adjustments. As a result of these adjustments, the image content may be slightly different from reality at the points where multiple images were combined. This manipulation is often required due to lens, perspective, and parallax distortions.
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.