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View of Kolgríma River – Kolgríma River Valley loop from Hjallanes

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View of Kolgríma River – Kolgríma River Valley loop from Hjallanes

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View of Kolgríma River – Kolgríma River Valley loop from Hjallanes

02:38

9.39km

180m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 27, 2026

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Vatnajökulsþjóðgarður

Waypoints

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Parking

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1.68 km

Red Interbeds in Kistugil Gully

Highlight • Gorge

These Red Interbeds can be seen at some places at the end of the Tour along the Cliffs at the River.

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2.02 km

Little Ice Age Moraine – Vatnajökull National Park

Highlight • Natural Monument

From here you have the first view of the glacier tongue.

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2.30 km

Core Crack Weathering at the Glacier

Highlight • Natural Monument

The core jump is caused by the large temperature difference in large blocks, which are still below in the ice or permafrost, while above the sun heats the block. This creates a great tension in the block, which leads to the jump.

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3.07 km

Grettistök Gabbro Erratics

Highlight • Natural Monument

Erratic blocks were transported from Skálafellsjökull up to 7km.

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3.12 km

Skálafellsjökull (Glacier Tongue)

Highlight • Natural Monument

Get off the marked trail slightly to climb up the little hill and get a superb view of the glacier.

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3.13 km

View of Skalafellsjökull Glacier

Highlight • Viewpoint

Fascinating view of the huge glacier!

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6.54 km

View of Kolgríma River

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful walking route where the glacier ends with a beautiful view. Be careful when walking, the path is narrow and can be quite dangerous

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7.62 km

Kolgríma River Valley

Highlight • River

The hike has beautiful information boards on geology and glaciology. You can also continue across the suspension bridge on the other side of the Kolgrima River and see the rapids.

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9.39 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.22 km

1.11 km

Surfaces

8.22 km

944 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Sunday 12 July

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View of Kolgríma River – Kolgríma River Valley loop from Hjallanes

Red Interbeds in Kistugil Gully

Little Ice Age Moraine – Vatnajökull National Park

Core Crack Weathering at the Glacier

Grettistök Gabbro Erratics

Skálafellsjökull (Glacier Tongue)

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