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Kvíar

Points of interest: Indications of catastrophic floods in Kvíar.

Distance
17 km
Estimated time
6-7 hours
Trail difficulty factor
Challenging
Type
Circle
Starting point
Gljúfrastofa Visitor centre

Connected hikes

Á7
Jökulsárgljúfur, Ásbyrgi, Klappir

Klappir

9 km
2,5-3 h
Challenging

Points of interest: Excellent view of Ásbyrgi canyon. Unique potholes at Klappir.

Á8
Ásbyrgi

Kúahvammur circle

12 km
4-5 h
Challenging

Points of interest: Excellent view over the Ásbyrgi depression and Jökulsárgljúfur canyon. Birds and diverse vegetation.

L1, L2, L3

Ásbyrgi to Dettifoss - Canyon Trail

32 km
2 days
Challenging

The trail between Ásbyrgi and Dettifoss is 32 kilometers through Jökulsárgljúfur canyoun. Points of interest Jökulsárgljúfrum. Hiking up along the Jökulsárgljúfur canyon, from the luxuriant Ásbyrgi to the barren but magnificent environment around Dettifoss, is a unique experience for every hiker. The diversity of the landscape is unique and captures the eye at every footstep: tremendous gorges, quiet ponds, clear springs, rough river, luxuriant forests and bare gravel plains. Two days are recommended for the whole hike. On the route there are no cabins and it is only allowed to camp on the park campsites at Vesturdalur and Dettifoss.

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