Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon – Thor's Eye Arch loop from Kirkjubæjarklaustur

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Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon – Thor's Eye Arch loop from Kirkjubæjarklaustur

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Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon – Thor's Eye Arch loop from Kirkjubæjarklaustur

05:36

21.2km

200m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Katla Geopark

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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9.82 km

View of Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon

Highlight • Viewpoint

A beautiful viewpoint for a first glimpse into the gorge.

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10.1 km

Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon

Highlight • Canyon

Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon is a particularly beautiful place

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10.1 km

Thor's Eye Arch

Highlight • Natural Monument

Nice detail along the way and easily overlooked if you do not know where to find it.

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10.3 km

It is among my top 3 recommendations on the south coast of Iceland. Stunning photo ops all along the way regardless of weather conditions. Don't miss it. If you go early enough you might enjoy the place to the fullest. Easy hike on gravel path.

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10.7 km

Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon Viewpoint

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Steel observation deck at the end of the trail. From there, a wonderful view along the canyon with the lying riverbed.

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10.7 km

Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon and Waterfall

Highlight (Segment) • Canyon

Since the beginning of the year (2018) the canyon can only be climbed above the paved paths. The earlier access in the river itself is forbidden, as a salmon uses the waters for their spawning. The paved path is continuous and ensures on the one hand the visitors from the crashing of the cliffs and on the other the partly very trampled fauna, when the way was not yet secured. Since 2011, the number of visitors to the canyon has increased from 20,000 (in 2011) to 400,000 (in 2017). So you should take a look at this wonder of nature as soon as possible!

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11.8 km