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    Icelandic canyons

    One of the elements that contribute to Iceland’s interesting terrain is its numerous canyons and gorges. These were formed by water or erupting volcanoes.

    One of the most difficult to reach, but hailed as Iceland’s most beautiful canyon, is Markarfljótsgljúfur in the south of the island, in the Thorsmork (interior) region.

    However, if you don’t have a 4-wheel drive car, you should be interested in a trip to the beautiful and extremely narrow Rauðfeldsgjá. Fjaðrárgljúfur, or Hafrahvammagljufur should certainly not be missed either.

    Be sure to read the following articles, which will help you learn about all of Iceland’s major attractions and their interesting history.

    Top canyons and fissures in Iceland

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    Hafrahvammagljúfur – a Massive and Beautiful Canyon in the East of Iceland
    Hafrahvammagljúfur Canyon in the eastern part of Iceland is one of the most impressive canyons on the island. It is more than 200 meters deep and stretches for…
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    w Iceland - 4 November 2023

    Gjain – a Hidden Gem of Icelandic Nature
    Gjáin is a picturesque gorge located in the Þjórsárdalur valley in the southeastern part of Iceland. One of Iceland's smaller but more charming waterfalls can also be found…
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    w Iceland - 4 November 2023

    Eldgja and Ofaerufoss – Fire Canyon and Impassable Waterfall
    Eldgjá, also known as the Fire Canyon, is a massive eruption fissure of the Katla volcanic system. Its slopes also produced the beautiful Ófaerufoss waterfall. Eldgjá - the…
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    w Iceland - 4 November 2023

    Asbyrgi – a Scenic Horseshoe-Shaped Canyon
    Ásbyrgi is an impressive horseshoe-shaped canyon located about 30 km north of Iceland's most powerful waterfall, Dettifoss. There are several reasons to see this canyon. The unusual origins…
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    w Iceland - 4 November 2023

    Thakgil – a Canyon Between Glaciers
    Thakgil (Þakgil) is a hidden canyon located 20 km northeast of the town of Vik, between the Mýrdalsjökull glacier and the Mýrdalssandur floodplain. The canyon gets its name…
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    w Iceland - 4 November 2023

    Studlagil Canyon – Iceland’s Hidden Treasure
    Studlagil (Stuðlagil) Canyon is located in northeastern Iceland in the Jökuldalur glacial valley. In good weather, its basalt columns of rock cut by a beautiful wild river are…
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    w Iceland - 4 November 2023

    Stakkholtsgja – a Picturesque Canyon in Thorsmork
    Stakkholtsgjá (also called Stakkholts) is a massive and fabulously beautiful canyon located in the Thorsmork (Þórsmörk) valley in the Icelandic Highlands. It is about 100 meters deep and…
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    w Iceland - 4 November 2023

    Raudfeldsgja Gorge – a Beautiful Rock Crevice
    Raudfeldsgja Canyon (Rauðfeldsgjá) is the narrowest, and largest, rock crevice you can see from the inside in Iceland. See where you can find it and what to expect…
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    w Iceland - 4 November 2023

    Markarfljotsgljufur – a Beautiful Canyon in the Mountains
    Markarfljótsgljúfur is a canyon located in the southern part of Iceland, west of Hvolsvöllur. It is described by many as the absolute most beautiful canyon of the island,…
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    w Iceland - 4 November 2023

    Top 10 Most Beautiful Canyons of Iceland [+ extra]
    Tourists don’t see canyons and gorges as the most representative or best attractions in Iceland. But it is a mistake! These amazing formations, chiseled by nature are often…
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    w Iceland - 4 November 2023

    Kolugljufur – the Canyon of the Kola Giantess
    Kolugljufur (Kolugljúfur - Isl. Koli Canyon) is a canyon in the Víðidalsá River - one of Iceland's most important salmon rivers, running through the Víðidalur Valley (up to…
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    w Iceland - 4 November 2023

    Fjadrargljufur – Justin Bieber’s Canyon
    Fjadrargljufur (Fjaðrárgljúfur) is a beautiful, picturesque canyon that is located in southern Iceland, near the historic town of Kirkjubaejarklaustur. It reaches a depth of about 100 meters and…