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Hiking loop from Mögárfoss
00:18
979m
40m
Hiking
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.
Last updated: August 22, 2026
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Start point
Parking
488 m
Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon Viewpoint
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End point
Parking
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
980 m
Surfaces
980 m
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Destination: Fjadrárgljúfur
Parking fee: 1,000 ISK (approx. €7)
The tongue-twisting name Fjaðrárgljúfur is derived from the river name Fjaðrá and the Icelandic Gljúfur, meaning "canyon." It is up to 10 meters deep in some places and approximately 2 kilometers long. From two viewing platforms, you have excellent views of the canyon and waterfall. It can be …
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