The spectacular moss-covered canyon was carved out of palagonite rock by a glacial river over thousands of years, and is located in south Iceland just …
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Nov 13, 2024
You can hike over the top of the canyon and enjoy the views into the valley below. There are a few view points on the way, the highlight being towards the end at the Mogafoss waterfall. Full review by Karim M
Sep 30, 2024
We were there and completely shocked one of the most beautiful places I've ever seen. If you are visiting Island, u must visit here Full review by ghazalefb
Sep 22, 2024
We were unsure about access to the canyon as we didn't have a 4 X4, but the road from route 1 was excellent, with just a small gravel drive for the carpark. Usual, expected carpark payment and access… Full review by Tour42824353594
Your post is very helpful, especially the map. We plan to visit the canyon during a trip to Iceland in late June 2023. My wife has some mobility issues so we would prefer going to the “easier side”. How long is the trip on the “bumpy dirt road”? Could a basic small car (not 4WD) be OK on the dirt road?
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I would say the same, the road isn't long at all and unless it rained or it's winter time it's definitely fine in a regular car - considering you had mentioned mobility issues I am not …
I would say the same, the road isn't long at all and unless it rained or it's winter time it's definitely fine in a regular car - considering you had mentioned mobility issues I am not sure if it's a good idea as - if you choose to go the paved route 206 you will need to go up quite a few stairs and from here it's you will walk to the "main platform" = longer walk, if you end up choosing however the F206 you will be super close but here you end up on the higher elevation and need you to walk downhill (thus return uphill) - it's a not a bad walk or challenging at all on this side but I would definitely go this F206 route instead - shorter/easier and the incline/uphill is via car
I see that this has been closed the last couple years in the spring, but reopens around June 1st. Is this something that typically happens every spring? I am visiting the area about May 7-8, and would like to know if it will be possible to visit so I can book my airbnbs accordingly. If it is closed, will we still be able to access the an area with a great view? Or would the entrance/road be totally closed off? Thank you!
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My understanding is that the previous closure had been to allow the area to recover from damage done to it after thousands of Justin Beiber fans flocked there to see it following a video …
My understanding is that the previous closure had been to allow the area to recover from damage done to it after thousands of Justin Beiber fans flocked there to see it following a video he filmed there. The area has since recovered and has been reopened as far as I know.
My wife and I will be visiting Fjadrargljufur Canyon next June and we will be driving a 2wd car. I am pleased to learn that this poster believes that we will be “fine” as long as we drive slow. However, other posters note that you need to have 4wd to get to the upper canyon parking area. Could others weigh in and clarify if a 2wd car is OK. Thank you.
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Good morning, if you want to drive to the upper parking lot you will need a 4x4 since the road is a mountain road (marked F206 to Laki). However if you continue the 206 you can reach …
Good morning, if you want to drive to the upper parking lot you will need a 4x4 since the road is a mountain road (marked F206 to Laki). However if you continue the 206 you can reach the lower parking lot were a 2x2 car is sufficient. The road 206 is part asphalt and part gravel, just drive carefully on the gravel part. Regards, Fjarðargljúfur Park Ranger
How hard is the walk going down into The Valley? I had a knee injury in Iceland last year and already booked this tour. Is very steep? Thank you in advance for any input. Patrícia.
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Patricia- Our tour group was let off at the upper parking lot and walked down to the lower one - easily done in 30 minutes or so (add ten for more photo stops). Jens is correct - no …
Patricia- Our tour group was let off at the upper parking lot and walked down to the lower one - easily done in 30 minutes or so (add ten for more photo stops). Jens is correct - no walking allowed in the valley itself (unless you're filming a new episode of Game of Thrones?? some scenes were filmed there) The path slopes gradually downhill - - if you have any doubts, bring a collapsible walking stick. You'll be fine.
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