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Grænalón
Sight · South Iceland & Golden Circle
A remote glacial lake beside Skeiðarárjökull outlet glacier, historically one of Iceland’s largest ice-dammed lakes though now much diminished.
AccessNo road access · multi-day backcountry hike only (unverified)
GPS64.1670, -17.3830
Local tip: Reached only via a multi-day backcountry hike or specialist tour; not accessible by any road, so plan well ahead.
Near Grænalón
- Stay: Hotel Skaftafell (31 km)
- Restrooms: Skaftafell Visitor Centre (26 km)
- Campsite: Skaftafell Campsite (26 km)
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