Rhinoceros Rock – Pakgil Campsite loop from Þakgil

Hiking trails & Routes

Iceland

Mýrdalshreppur

Rhinoceros Rock – Pakgil Campsite loop from Þakgil

Moderate

4.8

(25)

165

hikers

Rhinoceros Rock – Pakgil Campsite loop from Þakgil

04:06

12.7km

580m

Hiking

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

Last updated: August 7, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Katla Geopark

Waypoints

Start point

Get Directions

216 m

Cave Shelter with Picnic Area and Stove

Highlight • Cave

A cave at the campsite is equipped with tables, grills, and even a stove to serve as a shelter and recreational area for guests in any weather. In the evening, …

Translated by Google •

Tip by

461 m

River Crossing in Þakgil Valley

Highlight • River

With a little patience you can always find a transition.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

982 m

Brook & jeep track

Highlight • Trail

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.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

2.13 km

Rhinoceros Rock

Highlight • Natural Monument

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

Translated by Google •

Tip by

3.24 km

View of the Pakgil Canyon

Highlight • Canyon

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

Translated by Google •

Tip by

3.49 km

Moss-Covered Gorge

Highlight • Gorge

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

Translated by Google •

Tip by

6.37 km

Viewpoint, Alt: 834m

Highlight • Viewpoint

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.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

12.5 km

Pakgil Campsite

Highlight • Rest Area

At the foot of the Mýrdalsjökull, under which the infamous Katla volcano is located, there is a small camping site in a green overgrown tuff gorge. Just the 15 km …

Translated by Google •

Tip by

12.7 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.5 km

932 m

876 m

352 m

Surfaces

12.5 km

Elevation

Nothing selected – click and drag below to see the stats for a specific part of the route.

Highest point (670 m)

Lowest point (150 m)

Weather

Today

Monday 19 October

7°C

3°C

98 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 33.0 km/h

to get more detailed weather forecasts along your route

Comments

June 15, 2024,0615/02: Pakgil - Gletscher Höfdabrekkajökull (Rother 05)

Saturday's main walk was once again enchanting. The motorway to the starting point - the Pakgil campsite - was a highlight in itself. To the extent that it is mentioned in our Rother walking guide.
What does Rother say about the walk: "From the spectacularly situated Þakgil campsite to an impressive glacier edge: At the foot of the Mýrdalsjökull, under …

Showing Translation