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Stóragjá Gorge

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Stóragjá Gorge

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Stóragjá Gorge

Recommended by 67 hikers out of 70

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Mývatn og Laxá

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Location: Skútustaðahreppur, Iceland

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Best Hikes to Stóragjá Gorge

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1. Grjótagjá Cave – Stóragjá Gorge loop from Reykjahlíð

5.08km

01:19

20m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Grjótagjá Cave – Stóragjá Gorge loop from Reykjahlíð

7.57km

01:56

30m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Stóragjá Gorge – Grjótagjá Cave loop from Reykjahlíð

9.26km

02:26

70m

80m

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

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Alf

January 13, 2017

Just go in and stay a moment.

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Hendrik Uenzen

September 3, 2021

No matter what else is, the pool is always open

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Willem VS

April 19, 2024

Stóragjá is a little-known gorge that houses a cave filled with naturally heated geothermal water. It is often overlooked in favor of the Grótagjá Cave, which became famous in the Game of Thrones series. Although it is less known, it is definitely worth a visit and has much less crowds.
To reach the azure geothermal waters, you have to descend a very narrow gorge and then climb into the cave using ropes and carved steps. Although it may be tempting, it is strongly discouraged to bathe in Stóragjá due to dangerous algae that cause the beautiful blue color. Due to the lack of filtration, it also contains unhealthy levels of bacteria such as E. coli from previous bathers.

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Stóragjá Gorge

1. Grjótagjá Cave – Stóragjá Gorge loop from Reykjahlíð

2. Grjótagjá Cave – Stóragjá Gorge loop from Reykjahlíð

3. Stóragjá Gorge – Grjótagjá Cave loop from Reykjahlíð

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