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Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon

South Coast2.4 kmEasyGPS trackRecorded by 26 hikers

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63.7707°N, 18.1723°W · South Coast

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Getting there
Road 206 (Fjaðrárgljúfur)
Off the main road
2.5 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

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Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon weather and conditions

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6°Cpartly cloudy · feels 2°C3 m/swind9 h 53 mdaylight · 08:02 – 17:55
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Cars & campers

−12%exclusive discountFree cancellationKEF airport pickup 24/74.8
Dacia Duster 4x4
SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

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

TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol/diesel
Seats5
Drive4WD
From
5,355 kr6,300 kr/day
Reserve −12%
VW Caravelle
9-seater

VW Caravelle

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

TransmissionAutomatic
FuelDiesel
Seats9
Drive2WD
From
12,750 kr15,000 kr/day
Reserve −12%
Key Camper Wild Duo
Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

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

TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol
Sleeps2
Drive4WD
From
5,304 kr6,240 kr/day
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Photos & videos

Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon — photo by sotirios.chatzigeorgiou / WikilocPhoto: sotirios.chatzigeorgiou / Wikiloc / wikiloc.com
Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon — photo by sotirios.chatzigeorgiouPhoto: sotirios.chatzigeorgiou / wikiloc.com
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Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon — photo by sotirios.chatzigeorgiouPhoto: sotirios.chatzigeorgiou / wikiloc.com
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Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Canon< 1 km
  2. 2Fjaðrárgljúfur – Kirkjubæjarklaustur< 1 km
  3. 3Systrafoss – Kirkjubæjarklaustur< 1 km
  4. 4View to the Fjaðrárgljúfur1 km
  5. 5Kirkjubæjarklaustur - Kirkjubæjarklaustur1 km
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Waterfalls

  1. 1Mögárfoss1 km
  2. 2Rauðárfoss5 km
  3. 3Systrafoss6 km
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Hot springs

  1. 1Geothermal hot spring near Skaftárhreppur6 km
  2. 2Strútslaug40 km
  3. 3Geothermal hot spring near Rangárþing ytra49 km
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Fuel

  1. 1Kirkjubæjarklaustur7 km · 310.9 kr/L
  2. 2Vík í Mýrdal56 km · 308.2 kr/L
  3. 3Freysnes67 km · 308.6 kr/L
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Supermarkets

  1. 1Gvendarkjör6 km
  2. 2Krónan57 km
  3. 3Kjörbúðin110 km
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Frequently
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How long is the Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon hike?
The Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon trail is about 2.4 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 Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon trailhead?
Fjaðrárgljúfur 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 Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon safe to hike alone?
Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon sits 5.2 km from Kirkjubæjarklaustur, and 2.5 km from Route 1. The uploader rated it easy and it climbs about 94 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 Fjaðrárgljúfur 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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Iceland nowfrom 19 Sep 06:10
8°C · overcastWind 2 m/sRing Road (R1) openAurora Kp 2.67Daylight 07:02 – 19:39Webcams