Highlight • Canyon
Kerlingardalsa Canyon
Mountain biking
5.0
(4)
Cycling
5.0
(1)
This Highlight is in a protected area
Please check local regulations for:
Tips
oro96
September 18, 2023
Mountain biking
Shortly before Vik, coming from the east, you cross the Kerlingardalsa, a glacial river that flows into the sea here. It forms an impressive canyon. One of the many beautiful places in Iceland.
Translated by
•
•
An Argentona
August 19, 2025
Mountain biking
Just a few kilometers from the Landmannalaugar campsite lies the Kerlingardalsá River Canyon. It's not one of the most famous, but that makes it even more surprising: a volcanic gorge carved by water, with dark walls and green lichens that glisten in the light. The trail to reach it combines technical stretches of loose lava and narrow passes, ideal for adventurous mountain bikers. Pedaling between rock columns and hearing the roar of the river is a taste of Iceland at its wildest and least visited.
Translated by•
•
In the know? Log-in to add a tip for other adventurers!
Sign up for free
Nearby routes
Best routes near Kerlingardalsa Canyon
Details
Informations
Elevation 30 m
Weather
Powered by Foreca
Today
Saturday 16 May
8°C
6°C
83 %
Additional weather tips
Max wind speed: 33.0 km/h
Most visited during
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December