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Botnstjörn – View of Ásbyrgi Canyon loop from Ásbyrgi

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Botnstjörn – View of Ásbyrgi Canyon loop from Ásbyrgi

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Botnstjörn – View of Ásbyrgi Canyon loop from Ásbyrgi

00:42

2.42km

60m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: May 27, 2026

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Vatnajökulsþjóðgarður

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345 m

Botnstjörn

Highlight • Lake

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

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350 m

View of Ásbyrgi Canyon

Highlight • Canyon

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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989 m

Elf Landing Site

Highlight • Natural

4

1.30 km

Grassy Field with Cliffs in Vatnajökull National Park

Highlight • Natural Monument

Very impressive. You can go on beautiful hikes there.

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5

1.77 km

Informational Signs About Local Flora in Vatnajökull National Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Very informative signs about nature

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6

1.93 km

Spring in Vatnajökull National Park

Highlight • Natural

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2.42 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.08 km

247 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.67 km

405 m

250 m

< 100 m

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Saturday 27 June

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