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Brúarhlöð Canyon
Sight · South Iceland & Golden Circle
A narrow, colorful rhyolite canyon carved by the Hvítá river, with turquoise water squeezed through striated rock walls.
AccessFree · flat 5 min walk from roadside pull-off, open year-round
GPS64.3567, -20.2761
Local tip: A quick, easy stop along Route 35 near Gullfoss; great for photos without needing much time or a long walk.
Near Brúarhlöð Canyon
- Food: Friðheimar (21 km)
- Stay: Hotel Geysir (5 km)
- Restrooms: Geysir Centre (5 km)
- Campsite: Geysir Campsite (5 km)
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River Rafting – Golden Circle14 km