Eldgjá Craters

Sight · Highlands

The world’s largest volcanic canyon, a colorful fissure system in the highlands north of Kirkjubæjarklaustur.

AccessF208 4x4 only · free, closed in winter (~Jun–Sep access), moderate walking trails

GPS63.9667, -18.6092

Local tip: Combine with Ófærufoss at the canyon’s end and start early; the F-road drive alone takes a couple of hours each way.

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