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64.2792°N, 19.9743°W · Highlands
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Off the main road- 9 km from Route 35
Nearest town- Bláskógabyggð — 20.6 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 96 km in a straight line
What else is close- 91 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Stóru Laxárgljúfur
Glacier Snowmobiling & Ice Cave from Geysir Areafrom 38.990 ISK · 5 h
Kayak River Ridefrom 30.990 ISK · 3 h
Family Fun Raftingfrom 19.990 ISK · 3 h
River Fun Raftingfrom 22.990 ISK · 3 h
Secret Lagoon Admissionfrom 4.500 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Family Raftingfrom 34.900 ISK · 4 h
Red Glacier Monster Truck Tour - Unique Langjökull Glacier Tour from Gullfossfrom 22.900 ISK · 4 h
Ice Cave and Glacier Tour in Glacier Monster Truck from Gullfossfrom 24.900 ISK · 4 h
Laugarás Lagoon Birki - Premium Lagoonfrom 9.900 ISK · 2 h
Blue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 min
Golden Circle and Laugarás Lagoon Lerki Admissionfrom 23.039 ISK · 9 h 30 min
Spirit of the Aurora (28 person max vehicle)from 14.990 ISK · 5 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionStóru Laxárgljúfur weather and conditions
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Golden Circle: Gullfoss from the Eastern side8 km - 2
Hvítá River Canyon and Gullfoss Waterfall9 km - 3
Iceland North-South (12)15 km - 4
Haifoss & Granni16 km - 5
Geysir stakeout16 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Natural hot pot near Skeiða- og Gnúpverjahreppur15 km
- 2Kúalaug16 km
- 3Sóði16 km
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Tours
(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafossfrom 25.300 ISK · 6 hours 30 minutes
(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyrifrom 25.900 ISK · 6 hours 
A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!from 159.000 ISK · 8 hours
Frequently
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How long is the Stóru Laxárgljúfur hike?
The Stóru Laxárgljúfur trail is about 19 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 Stóru Laxárgljúfur trailhead?
Stóru Laxárgljúfur is in Highlands. 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 Stóru Laxárgljúfur safe to hike alone?
Stóru Laxárgljúfur sits 21 km from Bláskógabyggð, and 9 km from Route 35. The uploader rated it moderate and it climbs about 103 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 Stóru Laxárgljúfur?
Stóru Laxárgljúfur is a highland route, so its access roads are typically open only from late June to early September. 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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VegagerðinLive road status & cameras · Icelandic Road Administration
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NOAA SWPCAurora (planetary Kp) forecast · public domain
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