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Rhinoceros Rock – View of the Pakgil Canyon loop from Þakgil

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Mýrdalshreppur

Rhinoceros Rock – View of the Pakgil Canyon loop from Þakgil

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Rhinoceros Rock – View of the Pakgil Canyon loop from Þakgil

04:47

14.9km

650m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: May 13, 2026

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412 m

River Crossing in Þakgil Valley

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With a little patience you can always find a transition.

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1.87 km

Rhinoceros Rock

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The rough road leads steadily uphill, past beautiful tuff rocks. (Altitude:250m)

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2.99 km

View of the Pakgil Canyon

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On the right there is a continuous impressive view of the green gorge.

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3.24 km

Moss-Covered Gorge

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On the right there is a continuous impressive view of the green gorge. Alt 480m

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3.55 km

Viewpoint, Alt: 834m

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Viewpoint, marked on the map. By the way, you also have a split here. If you come for the view of Huldujökull, go straight to Sker Hill.

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7.29 km

View of Höfðabrekkajökull Glacier

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Before us lies a gorge: from above we look out over a glacier tongue, surrounded by rock walls, over which numerous waterfalls cascade from the Höfðabrekkajökull above. A more impressive view of a glacier is hard to find!

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13.9 km

Brook & jeep track

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If you want to follow this side valley, you first have to cross a stream. Then you can follow a jeep track that is sparsely signposted.

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14.9 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.5 km

3.20 km

929 m

284 m

Surfaces

10.4 km

4.47 km

Elevation

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Highest point (730 m)

Lowest point (150 m)

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Today

Friday 26 June

12°C

6°C

42 %

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Rhinoceros Rock – View of the Pakgil Canyon loop from Þakgil

River Crossing in Þakgil Valley

Rhinoceros Rock

View of the Pakgil Canyon

Moss-Covered Gorge

Hat Rock and Coastal View

Viewpoint, Alt: 834m

View of Höfðabrekkajökull Glacier

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