What is fjarárgljfur Canyon?

About Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon Fjaðrárgljúfur Gorge is a marvel of nature. The Fjaðrárgljúfur gorge is nearly 2km long, 100 meters deep, located in the southeast of Iceland. The beauty of Fjaðrárgljúfur has been built up over thousands of years, largely thanks to weathering and glacial erosion.

Where is fjadrargljufur located?

Located is South Iceland, Fjadrargljufur (or Fjadra Canyon) is a 100 m deep and about 2 kilometres long serpentine canyon with the Fjaðrá river flowing through it. Its Icelandic spelling is Fjaðrárgljúfur. It is a favorite for photographers because of the magnificent work of erosion by the river.

What to do in fjadrargljufur Canyon?

The shape of the Fjadrargljufur Canyon, Iceland, is as strange and tortuous as its name. An easy path allows you to walk along its 2km all the way to the Mogarfoss waterfall. It is a favorite for photographers because of all of its angles. Below is my guide to help you plan your visit with tips, map, hike and photos.

How to get to fjarárgljfur?

Fjaðrárgljúfur is 6 kilometers from Road 1; take road F206. People can travel by small cars to Fjaðrárgljúfur all year round. Fjaðrárgljúfur is a magnificent and massive canyon, about 100 meters deep and about two kilometers long. The canyon has sheer walls and is somewhat serpentine and narrow.