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View of Ásbyrgi Canyon – Botnstjörn loop from Ásbyrgi

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View of Ásbyrgi Canyon – Botnstjörn loop from Ásbyrgi

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View of Ásbyrgi Canyon – Botnstjörn loop from Ásbyrgi

02:16

8.42km

110m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: May 14, 2026

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Vatnajökulsþjóðgarður

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239 m

Informational Signs About Local Flora in Vatnajökull National Park

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Very informative signs about nature

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506 m

View of Ásbyrgi Canyon

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The horseshoe-shaped gorge Ásbyrgi [auspɪrcɪ] is part of the Jökulsárgljúfur National Park in northern Iceland. Once upon a time, the Jökulsá á Fjöllum was flowing here. This has meanwhile dug a bed further east. Beautiful forest rich canyon.

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510 m

Botnstjörn

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Particularly worthwhile. You will be really surprised by this beautiful spot.

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2.63 km

Hljóðaklettar Rock Formation

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3.59 km

View of the valley in Vatnajökull National Park

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4.48 km

Eyjan hike

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Jökulsárgljúfur National Park extends along the canyon of the glacial river Jökulsá á Fjöllum. An ideal starting point for excursions is the camping site in the Ásbyrgi. From here there is a lovely short walk to the tip of the rock island, which also provides insight into the rich flora of this area due to its favorable microclimate.

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5.40 km

Jökulsárgljúfur Canyon Cliffs

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After the scramble you will come across signposts. Take right towards Vesturdalur along the rock face for the Klappir viewpoint and the end of the Jökulsa canyon.

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5.44 km

Ladder and rope climb to the cliff above Ásbyrgi

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After crossing the golf course for 800 m, you arrive at the Tófugjá where you can easily climb up the rock with a belay rope.

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8.42 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.29 km

522 m

341 m

280 m

Surfaces

3.89 km

3.39 km

701 m

280 m

< 100 m

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View of Ásbyrgi Canyon – Botnstjörn loop from Ásbyrgi

Informational Signs About Local Flora in Vatnajökull National Park

View of Ásbyrgi Canyon

Botnstjörn

Hljóðaklettar Rock Formation

View of the valley in Vatnajökull National Park

Eyjan hike

Jökulsárgljúfur Canyon Cliffs

Ladder and rope climb to the cliff above Ásbyrgi

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