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Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon and Waterfall

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Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon and Waterfall

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Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon and Waterfall

Name: Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon and Waterfall
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Location: Skaftárhreppur, Iceland

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1. Thor's Eye Arch – Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon loop from Kirkjubæjarklaustur

2.33km

00:40

50m

60m

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

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2. Thor's Eye Arch – Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon loop from Kirkjubæjarklaustur

4.01km

01:09

90m

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

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3. Thor's Eye Arch – Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon loop from Kirkjubæjarklaustur

3.93km

01:07

90m

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

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Tips

June 23, 2018

Since the beginning of the year (2018) the canyon can only be climbed above the paved paths. The earlier access in the river itself is forbidden, as a salmon uses the waters for their spawning. The paved path is continuous and ensures on the one hand the visitors from the crashing of the cliffs and on the other the partly very trampled fauna, when the way was not yet secured. Since 2011, the number of visitors to the canyon has increased from 20,000 (in 2011) to 400,000 (in 2017). So you should take a look at this wonder of nature as soon as possible!

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February 11, 2022

The path leads along the canyon above the river, past magnificent viewpoints and there is a waterfall. Due to the incline and distance, the short hike is suitable for everyone.

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Distance 963 m

Uphill 40 m

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Location: Skaftárhreppur, Iceland

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Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon and Waterfall

1. Thor's Eye Arch – Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon loop from Kirkjubæjarklaustur

2. Thor's Eye Arch – Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon loop from Kirkjubæjarklaustur

3. Thor's Eye Arch – Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon loop from Kirkjubæjarklaustur

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