Eyjan Rock Island (Ásbyrgi)
Hiking Highlight (Segment)
Recommended by 30 out of 31 hikers
This Highlight goes through a protected area
Please check local regulations for: Vatnajökulsþjóðgarður
Tips
From the tip of the rock island, around which the path loops, there is a beautiful view of the impressive Ásbyrgi rock formation, which was mythologically explained as the hoof print of Odin's horse. This 'Fortress of the Gods' (Ásbyrgi) is actually a part of the Jökulsá River gorge that has long dried out.
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•June 11, 2024
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