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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.
Deep river canyon carved by Jökulsá á Dal
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.
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The area is remote and visits should be planned with road and weather conditions in mind.
Hafrahvammagljúfur
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