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63.6852°N, 19.5130°W · South Coast
Plan your visit
Getting there- Road F249 (Jökult-Langidalur)
Off the main road- 17.4 km from Route 1
Nearest town- Hvolsvöllur — 36.2 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 129 km in a straight line
What else is close- 455 mapped places within 20 km
Good to know- 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.
Tours that include Canyon
Stuðlagil Canyon from Seyðisfjörðurfrom 26.990 ISK · 5 h
Into the Glacier & Silver Circlefrom 38.990 ISK · 10 h
Stuðlagil Canyon and Waterfalls Tour from Seyðisfjörður Portfrom 30.000 ISK · 7 h
Seyðisfjörður: Hidden Stuðlagil Canyon & Reindeer Tourfrom 25.990 ISK · 6 h
Stuðlagil - The gem of East Icelandfrom 50.000 ISK · 6 h
Glacier Lagoon Tourfrom 29.300 ISK · 15 h
Stuðlagil Canyon Hike and Vök Baths - Shore Excursionfrom 49.900 ISK · 7 h
Þórsmörk Hike | Day Tour | Midgardfrom 42.000 ISK · 8 h
Half-day Canyoning under Vatnajökullfrom 34.900 ISK · 5 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 regionCanyon 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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km column = your drive
- 1
Day 3 Laugavegur And Fimmvorduhals Trail Langidalur To Emstrur< 1 km - 2
Iceland Laugavegur Thorsmork To Landmannalaugar< 1 km - 3
Torsmork Iceland< 1 km - 4
Thorsmork Fimmvorduhals< 1 km - 5
Stangarháls - Slyppugil< 1 km
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- 1
Hvolsvöllur36 km · 310.9 kr/L - 2Vík í Mýrdal39 km · 309.9 kr/L
- 3
Vestmannaeyjar46 km · 308.7 kr/L
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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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How long is the Canyon hike?
The Canyon trail is about 5.2 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 Canyon trailhead?
Canyon 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 Canyon safe to hike alone?
Canyon sits 36 km from Hvolsvöllur, and 17 km from Route 1. The uploader rated it easy and it climbs about 118 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 Canyon?
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.
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PhotographyHero & gallery photography · Maria Pettene / 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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