Dreki hut is located at the mouth of the Drekagil gorge, just under the E side of the Dyngjufjöll massif.

The hut can be reached by mountain road F88 from the ring road east of lakeMyvatnor by mountain road F910.

There are two residential huts on the site which sleep a total of 55. The huts have kerosene-operated stoves for the heating of the huts and gas for cooking.

There is a sanitary house with WC and shower facilities by the hut, open during the summer months while the hut wardens are in the area.

There is a camping site by the hut. The huts are open from approx. 20 June 5 Sept.

There is a marked walking trail from the hut W across Dyngjufjöll massif into the Askja caldera and also N to Bræðrafell hut.

The Drekagil area is an ideal base for those who wish to explore the Askja caldera (9 km by car). GPS: N65°02, 52 W16°35, 72 East of Dyngjufjöll mountains. Water, wc.

• Destination

  North Iceland

• Country

  Iceland

• Type of experience

  Nature

• Best time to visit

  • Winter
  • Spring
  • Autumn
  • Summer

• Nearby stations

  • Grímsey Airport
  • Siglufjörður Airport
  • Akureyri Airport