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Grjótagjá Cave – Stóragjá Gorge loop from Grjótagjá

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Grjótagjá Cave – Stóragjá Gorge loop from Grjótagjá

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Grjótagjá Cave – Stóragjá Gorge loop from Grjótagjá

01:18

5.03km

20m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 17, 2026

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Parking

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Grjótagjá Cave

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In the past it was even possible to swim in a cave, today it is forbidden.
Incidentally, this cave is also a location of the …

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2.43 km

Stóragjá Gorge

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Just go in and stay a moment.

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5.03 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.01 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.34 km

682 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Grjótagjá Cave – Stóragjá Gorge loop from Grjótagjá

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