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Markarfljótsgljúfur

Sight · South Iceland & Golden Circle

A deep, dramatic canyon carved by the glacial Markarfljót river, seen from viewpoints along the Laugavegur/Emstrur hiking route.

AccessF-road or hiking trail only · summer access, no direct road (unverified)

GPS63.7228, -19.4692

Local tip: Reached from Botnar/Emstrur via F-road or as a detour on the Laugavegur trek; best viewed from the marked canyon-edge path.

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