Thor's Eye Arch – Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon loop from Fjaðrá

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Thor's Eye Arch – Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon loop from Fjaðrá

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Thor's Eye Arch – Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon loop from Fjaðrá

00:42

2.48km

60m

Hiking

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

Last updated: August 22, 2026

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677 m

View of Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon

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Already here from the parking lot the canyon looks great. The short hike from here to the rear viewing platform is really worthwhile.

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679 m

Fjaðrá River

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Leave your bike in the parking lot next to the bridge and walk up the upper path to the waterfall.

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1.03 km

Fjaðrárgljúfur Viewpoint

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1.06 km

View of Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon

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A beautiful viewpoint for a first glimpse into the gorge.

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1.32 km

Thor's Eye Arch

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Nice detail along the way and easily overlooked if you do not know where to find it.

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1.33 km

Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon

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Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon is a particularly beautiful place

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2.48 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.36 km

572 m

557 m

Surfaces

1.21 km

572 m

557 m

124 m

< 100 m

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Monday 19 October

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Thor's Eye Arch – Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon loop from Fjaðrá

View of Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon

Fjaðrá River

Fjaðrárgljúfur Viewpoint

View of Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon

Thor's Eye Arch

Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon

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