View of Ásbyrgi Canyon

View of Ásbyrgi Canyon

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View of Ásbyrgi Canyon

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Location: Norðurþing, Iceland

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April 22, 2024

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Viewpoint overlooking the rocky valley of Ásbyrgi, which is enclosed by a 100 m high rampart and is today a quiet bird sanctuary.

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Johannes

August 22, 2017

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Impressive rock walls, at the end of the gorge beautiful little lake with many birds.

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Nils

September 9, 2017

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A variant of the tour involves a steep descent, secured with a rope, to the information center. Be careful with heavy backpacks. A little more difficult but doable.

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Elevation 70 m

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Friday 9 October

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