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Markarfljótsgljúfur

South Coast, IcelandStay behind rim edges

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A point of interest in South Coast.

A unique Icelandic experience. Worth your time.

Check local conditions before visiting. Iceland's weather changes fast.

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Markarfljótsgljúfur is on Iceland's South Coast at 63.7509°N, 19.4108°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Getting there: Road F261 (Emstruleið)
Off the main road: 26.1 km from Route 1
Nearest town: Hvolsvöllur — 40.5 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 131 km in a straight line
What else is close: 315 mapped places within 20 km

Reached on an F-road. Icelandic law requires a 4WD vehicle on F-roads, and they open only for the summer season — check the current status before setting out.

Markarfljótsgljúfur weather and conditions

At Markarfljótsgljúfur in South Coast, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 06:15 (Iceland time): 3°C (feels like -1°C), clear, wind 3 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 38 m (sunrise 05:59, sunset 20:37). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

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Cars & campers

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KEF airport pickup 24/74.8

SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

Cheapest real 4WD in the fleet — gravel, the Westfjords and easy summer F-roads without truck prices.

VW Caravelle

Whole family or friend group in one car — gear in the back, room to stretch.

TransmissionAutomatic

12,750 kr15,000 kr/day

Reserve −12%

Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

Sleep right by the trailhead, wake up at the falls — F-road ready from mid-June.

Tours near Markarfljótsgljúfur

Free cancellation

Small groups

Iceland tour

Adrenaline Combo: Off-Road Buggy & Mega Zipline Experience

The Buggy Iceland and Mega Zipline Combo Tour offers an exhilarating adventure for thrill-seekers exploring Iceland.

Duration3 hours

HighlightsSouth Iceland

Buggy Adventure-Þórsmörk

"Þórsmörk has a spot in every Icelander's heart.

Duration5 hours

HighlightsSouth Iceland

Bus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavik

Our transfer service offers a comfortable and safe way to travel from the heart of Iceland's highlands, Landmannalaugar, to the…

Duration4 hours

HighlightsSouth Iceland

Photos & videos

Markarfljótsgljúfur — photo by Mickaël Delcey (Silverkey) · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0

Photo: Mickaël Delcey (Silverkey) · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0

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How do I get to Markarfljótsgljúfur?

Markarfljótsgljúfur is located in South Coast. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive — some highland canyons are reached by F-road and need a 4×4, and those routes only open in summer.

Is Markarfljótsgljúfur safe to visit?

Treat every canyon rim as loose and undercut. Stay on any marked path, keep well back from unmarked edges, and remember that rock gets slippery when wet. Iceland's weather changes fast — canyon conditions can differ from the surrounding area.

Do I need a guide for Markarfljótsgljúfur?

No — Markarfljótsgljúfur can be visited on your own. The care is in staying on the trail and away from the edge, not in needing a guide. Never climb down into a gorge that has no marked route.

When is the best time to visit Markarfljótsgljúfur?

Summer gives the clearest access, especially if the road in is a gravel or F-road that closes for winter. Check live road status before you drive, and bring layers — it can be several degrees colder and windier inside a canyon.

Nearby

km column = your drive

1Markagil21 km
2Fjallgil21 km
3Illagil22 km
4Lakalandsgil25 km
5Holtsgil28 km

Waterfalls

#1.Stakkholtsgjá

11 km·~13 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#2.Stigafoss

18 km·~22 min drive

A waterfall in Iceland.

#3.Slæðufoss

18 km·~22 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#4.Ljósafoss

19 km·~22 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

4 waterfalls near South Coast

Hot Springs

#1.Hot Spring Shower

5.1 km·~6 min drive

Geothermal spot

#2.Seljavallalaug

23 km·~27 min drive

Historic 1923 pool in valley near Seljalandsfoss. Free, 15-min walk, unmaintained. Bring…

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Rangárþing ytra

26 km·~31 min drive

Natural hot spring

#4.Strútslaug

27 km·~32 min drive

Pool hot spring

4 hot springs near South Coast

Campsites

#1.Emstrur

2.5 km·~3 min drive

Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Check for…

#2.Þvergil

8.3 km·~10 min drive

Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Check for…

#3.Þveraurar

8.6 km·~10 min drive

Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Facilities…

#4.Ármeningaflöt

8.7 km·~10 min drive

Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Wild…

4 campsites near South Coast

F-Roads

#1.F210 Fjallabaksleið syðri

6.7 km·~8 min drive

Fjallabaksleið syðri

#2.F249 Þórsmerkurvegur

9.2 km·~11 min drive

The road to Þórsmörk valley

#3.F223 Eldgjárvegur

12 km·~14 min drive

Short road to Eldgjá canyon

#4.F206 Lakavegur

15 km·~18 min drive

Road to Laki craters

4 f-roads near South Coast

Supermarkets

#1.Krónan

40 km·~49 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#2.Kjörbúðin

50 km·~59 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Bónus

55 km·~66 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#4.Krambúð

61 km·~74 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near South Coast

Gas stations

#1.Hvolsvöllur

40 km·~49 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Vík í Mýrdal

42 km·~51 min drive

N1 · 309.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Hella

49 km·~59 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#4.Hrauneyjar

50 km·~60 min drive

Olís · 315.8 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near South Coast

Tours

#1.Adrenaline Combo: Off-Road Buggy & Mega Zipline Experience

3 hours

The Buggy Iceland and Mega Zipline Combo Tour offers an exhilarating adventure for thrill-seekers exploring Iceland.

from 29.300 ISKView tour →

#2.Buggy Adventure-Þórsmörk

5 hours

"Þórsmörk has a spot in every Icelander's heart.

from 89.990 ISKView tour →

#3.Bus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavik

4 hours

Our transfer service offers a comfortable and safe way to travel from the heart of Iceland's highlands, Landmannalaugar, to the…

from 12.220 ISKView tour →

3 tours near South Coast

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Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Mickaël Delcey (Silverkey) · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
VegagerðinVisitor access & practical facts
VegagerðinLive road status & cameras · Icelandic Road Administration
Open-MeteoWeather forecast · CC BY 4.0
NOAA SWPCAurora (planetary Kp) forecast · public domain
OpenStreetMapInteractive-map data · ODbL
Esri, Maxar & Earthstar GeographicsSatellite imagery for the 3D terrain render · GIS User Community