10 canyons in North Iceland — mapped with live road conditions, drive times, and directions.
Horseshoe-shaped canyon in the north, part of Vatnajökull National Park. Legend says it's a hoofprint from Odin's eight-legged horse. The canyon is 3.5km long and 1km wide. Birch forest fills the floor - unusual anywhere in Iceland. Peaceful atmosphere. Formed by catastrophic glacial floods thousands of years ago. The scale of water required is hard to imagine. Multiple hiking trails. Can be combined with Dettifoss for a full Diamond Circle day. Camping available.
Icelandic canyon carved by water and volcanic forces. Canyon weather can differ from surrounding areas - bring layers.
Massive canyon carved by glacial floods from Vatnajökull. Contains Dettifoss, Selfoss, Hafragilsfoss. Part of Vatnajökull National Park. 25km long.
Dragon Canyon near Askja. Part of Askja caldera area. Remote highlands.
Icelandic canyon carved by water and volcanic forces. Some canyons require hiking or 4x4 access - check requirements.
Icelandic canyon carved by water and volcanic forces. Canyon weather can differ from surrounding areas - bring layers.
Icelandic canyon carved by water and volcanic forces. Photography is excellent but watch your footing near edges.
Icelandic canyon carved by water and volcanic forces. Some canyons require hiking or 4x4 access - check requirements.
Icelandic canyon carved by water and volcanic forces. Some canyons require hiking or 4x4 access - check requirements.
Icelandic canyon carved by water and volcanic forces. Photography is excellent but watch your footing near edges.
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