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Jökulsárgljúfur
Sight · North Iceland
A dramatic canyon carved by glacial floods in North Iceland, part of Vatnajökull National Park, featuring rock formations, cliffs and river gorges.
AccessFree · gravel roads link sections, several short-to-moderate hikes
GPS65.9694, -16.3894
Local tip: Base yourself in Ásbyrgi or Hljóðaklettar area and hike between sections; allow a full day to see the highlights without rushing.
Near Jökulsárgljúfur
- Restrooms: Dettifoss (west car park) (18 km)
- Campsite: Ásbyrgi Campsite (7 km)
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Hljóðaklettar0.0 km
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Dettifoss18 km
Hafragilsfoss18 km
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