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63.7724°N, 18.1726°W · South Coast
Plan your visit
Getting there- Road 206 (Fjaðrárgljúfur)
Off the main road- 2.6 km from Route 1
Nearest town- Kirkjubæjarklaustur — 5.2 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 189 km in a straight line
What else is close- 113 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Canon
Hvannadalshnúkur - Iceland's highest summitfrom 57.999 ISK · 15 h
Highlands Hiking: Small Group Landmannalaugar Hike & Hot Springs - Without transferfrom 16.500 ISK · 5 h
Bus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavikfrom 12.220 ISK · 4 h
Reynisfjall Electric Mountain Bike Tourfrom 18.900 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Katla FastTrack Ice Cave Tourfrom 29.900 ISK · 3 h
Katla Ice Cave & Black Beach with Dronefrom 41.500 ISK · 4 h
A Zipline in Vik, South Icelandfrom 13.900 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Katla Ice Cave Tour - Meet in Víkfrom 29.990 ISK · 3 h
The Best of Vik – 1 Hour Express Tourfrom 16.900 ISK · 1 h
Solheimajokull Ice Climbing & Glacier Hikefrom 31.381 ISK · 4 h
Early Bird Ice Cavefrom 25.000 ISK · 3 h 30 min
Laugarás Lagoon Birki - Premium Lagoonfrom 9.900 ISK · 2 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionCanon weather and conditions
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In season now · Winter in IcelandSolheimajokull Ice Climbing & Glacier Hikefrom 31.381 ISK · 4 hAll 1,648 tours
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- 1
Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon< 1 km - 2
Fjaðrárgljúfur – Kirkjubæjarklaustur< 1 km - 3Systrafoss – Kirkjubæjarklaustur< 1 km
- 4
View to the Fjaðrárgljúfur1 km - 5Kirkjubæjarklaustur - Kirkjubæjarklaustur1 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Geothermal hot spring near Skaftárhreppur6 km
- 2Strútslaug40 km
- 3Geothermal hot spring near Rangárþing ytra49 km
Fuel
- 1
Kirkjubæjarklaustur7 km · 310.9 kr/L - 2Vík í Mýrdal57 km · 308.2 kr/L
- 3Freysnes67 km · 308.6 kr/L
Supermarkets
Tours
Adrenaline Combo: Off-Road Buggy & Mega Zipline Experiencefrom 29.300 ISK · 3 hours 
Buggy Adventure in Þórsmörkfrom 89.990 ISK · 5 hours - Bus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavikfrom 12.220 ISK · 4 hours
Frequently
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questions
How long is the Canon hike?
The Canon trail is about 1.1 km based on its recorded GPS track. Times vary with pace, weather and how much you stop — plan conservatively and turn back early if conditions change.
How do I get to the Canon trailhead?
Canon is in South Coast. Use the map on this page for the trailhead coordinates and check live road conditions before you drive — some trailheads sit on gravel or F-roads that need a 4×4 and only open in summer.
Is Canon safe to hike alone?
Canon sits 5.2 km from Kirkjubæjarklaustur, and 2.6 km from Route 1. The uploader rated it easy and it climbs about 66 m. Iceland trails are often unmarked and weather turns quickly. Tell someone your plan (or file one at safetravel.is), carry a charged phone and layers, check the forecast, and turn back if fog, wind or rising rivers set in. Don’t rely on phone signal.
When is the best time to hike Canon?
Most Icelandic hiking is a June–September activity, when trails are snow-free and daylight is long. Highland routes open later and close earlier; check road and trail status before committing.
Data & sources
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PhotographyHero & gallery photography · Altair2005 / Wikiloc
WikilocDescription & facts
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
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