Hafrahvammagljúfur
Gil, gljúfur og gjár

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Hafrahvammagljúfur

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TypeCanyon
RiverJökulsá á Dal
River in canyonYes
Accessible by carYes
ParkingYes
Marked trailNo
ViewpointYes

Hafrahvammagljúfur is a dramatic canyon in East Iceland carved by the Jökulsá á Dal river. High rock walls and the deep river channel create a rugged landscape whose scale is especially clear from viewpoints along the canyon rim.

The area is remote and a visit should be planned with road and weather conditions in mind. In the wider region, Jökulsá á Brú and Hallormsstaðaskógur Forest offer additional ways to experience the varied landscapes of East Iceland.

Geological feature

Deep river canyon carved by Jökulsá á Dal

Geology

Hafrahvammagljúfur is a deep river canyon carved into the Highland bedrock by Jökulsá á Dal. Prolonged river erosion created its steep canyon walls and dramatic erosional landscape.

Best season

Summer

Visit tips

The area is remote and visits should be planned with road and weather conditions in mind.

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Hafrahvammagljúfur

Hafrahvammagljúfur er hluti af fjölbreyttri náttúru, menningu og afþreyingu Íslands.

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