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Canyon Fjaðrárgljúfur

Canyon Fjaðrárgljúfur

Sylvain CARRON planned a hike

May 7, 2026

Canyon Fjaðrárgljúfur

Easy

00:43

2.50km

3.5km/h

60m

60m

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Overview

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

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Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

1

98 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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184 m

Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon and Waterfall

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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 …

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3

1.15 km

Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon Viewpoint

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Steel observation deck at the end of the trail. From there, a wonderful view along the canyon with the lying riverbed.

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4

1.77 km

Thor's Eye Arch

Highlight • Natural Monument

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

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5

1.78 km

Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon

Highlight • Canyon

Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon is a particularly beautiful place

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6

2.03 km

View of Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon

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A beautiful viewpoint for a first glimpse into the gorge.

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B

2.50 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.72 km

572 m

205 m

Surfaces

1.72 km

572 m

124 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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