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20 valleys in South Coast — mapped with live road conditions, drive times, and directions.
20 valleys in South Coast, led by Þjórsárdalur and Eldgjá. All mapped with drive times, directions, and live road conditions.
Top valleys in South Coast
The region's stand-outs — each with photos, facts, and its own page. Distances on the cards are straight-line from Reykjavík.
Þjórsárdalur
Þjórsárdalur is a valley in Árnessýsla county in Iceland that lies between the mountain Búrfell, alongside the river Þjórsá to the east and the mountain Skriðufell to the west. The valley is quite flattened over and pumicey after repeated eruption of the nearby volcano Hekla as well as other volcanoes in the vicinity like the Vatnaöldur volcanic system which produced Iceland's biggest known lavafield Þjórsá Lava (Þjórsárhraun) in prehistoric times or the Grímsnes volcanic system with the crater Kerið. Landmarks in Þjórsárdal include Þjóðveldisbærinn Stöng, Gjáin, Háifoss, and Vegghamrar. Icelandic valley shaped by glaciers, rivers, and volcanic forces. Hiking trails vary from easy to challenging - know your route before starting.
0.075 km longEldgjá
Eldgjá is a volcano and a canyon in Iceland. Eldgjá is part of the Katla volcano; it is a segment of a 40 kilometres (25 mi) long chain of volcanic craters and fissure vents that extends northeast away from Katla volcano almost to the Vatnajökull ice cap. This fissure experienced a major eruption around 939 CE, which was the largest effusive eruption in recent history. It covered about 780 square kilometres (300 sq mi) of land with 18.6 cubic kilometres (4.5 cu mi) of lava from two major lava flows. Icelandic valley shaped by glaciers, rivers, and volcanic forces. Highland valleys are summer-only destinations - check seasonal access.
Gjáin
Gjáin is a small valley with small waterfalls, ponds, and volcanic structures situated in Þjórsárdalur in the south of Iceland. It is to be found at about half an hour walking distance from the historical farm Þjóðveldisbærinn Stöng. Through the valley runs the river Rauðá with the waterfall Gjárfoss. Icelandic valley shaped by glaciers, rivers, and volcanic forces. Weather in valleys can differ from surrounding areas - be prepared for changes.
20 valleys in South Coast
Markarfljótsgljúfur
Icelandic valley shaped by glaciers, rivers, and volcanic forces. Many valleys have rich saga history - local museums provide context.
Raufargil
Icelandic valley shaped by glaciers, rivers, and volcanic forces. Weather in valleys can differ from surrounding areas - be prepared for changes.
Markagil
Icelandic valley shaped by glaciers, rivers, and volcanic forces. Hiking trails vary from easy to challenging - know your route before starting.
Morsárdalur
Icelandic valley shaped by glaciers, rivers, and volcanic forces. Many valleys have rich saga history - local museums provide context.
Muggudalir
Icelandic valley shaped by glaciers, rivers, and volcanic forces. Highland valleys are summer-only destinations - check seasonal access.
Lakalandsgil
Icelandic valley shaped by glaciers, rivers, and volcanic forces. Hiking trails vary from easy to challenging - know your route before starting.
Holtsgil
Icelandic valley shaped by glaciers, rivers, and volcanic forces. Hiking trails vary from easy to challenging - know your route before starting.
Hvítárgljúfur
Icelandic valley shaped by glaciers, rivers, and volcanic forces. Weather in valleys can differ from surrounding areas - be prepared for changes.
Illagil
Icelandic valley shaped by glaciers, rivers, and volcanic forces. Many valleys have rich saga history - local museums provide context.
Grasgil
Icelandic valley shaped by glaciers, rivers, and volcanic forces. Many valleys have rich saga history - local museums provide context.
Fjallgil
Icelandic valley shaped by glaciers, rivers, and volcanic forces. Hiking trails vary from easy to challenging - know your route before starting.
Beinadalur
Icelandic valley shaped by glaciers, rivers, and volcanic forces. Highland valleys are summer-only destinations - check seasonal access.
Flosadalur
Icelandic valley shaped by glaciers, rivers, and volcanic forces. Highland valleys are summer-only destinations - check seasonal access.
Botn
Icelandic valley shaped by glaciers, rivers, and volcanic forces. Hiking trails vary from easy to challenging - know your route before starting.
Porsmork
Icelandic valley shaped by glaciers, rivers, and volcanic forces. Hiking trails vary from easy to challenging - know your route before starting.
Sveinsgil
Icelandic valley shaped by glaciers, rivers, and volcanic forces. Weather in valleys can differ from surrounding areas - be prepared for changes.
Þjórsárdalur
Þjórsárdalur is a valley in Árnessýsla county in Iceland that lies between the mountain Búrfell, alongside the river Þjórsá to the east and the mountain Skriðufell to the west. The valley is quite flattened over and pumicey after repeated eruption of the nearby volcano Hekla as well as other volcanoes in the vicinity like the Vatnaöldur volcanic system which produced Iceland's biggest known lavafield Þjórsá Lava (Þjórsárhraun) in prehistoric times or the Grímsnes volcanic system with the crater Kerið. Landmarks in Þjórsárdal include Þjóðveldisbærinn Stöng, Gjáin, Háifoss, and Vegghamrar. Icelandic valley shaped by glaciers, rivers, and volcanic forces. Hiking trails vary from easy to challenging - know your route before starting.
0.075 km longEldgjá
Eldgjá is a volcano and a canyon in Iceland. Eldgjá is part of the Katla volcano; it is a segment of a 40 kilometres (25 mi) long chain of volcanic craters and fissure vents that extends northeast away from Katla volcano almost to the Vatnajökull ice cap. This fissure experienced a major eruption around 939 CE, which was the largest effusive eruption in recent history. It covered about 780 square kilometres (300 sq mi) of land with 18.6 cubic kilometres (4.5 cu mi) of lava from two major lava flows. Icelandic valley shaped by glaciers, rivers, and volcanic forces. Highland valleys are summer-only destinations - check seasonal access.
0.002 km longFjaðrárgljúfur
Fjaðrárgljúfur is a canyon in south east Iceland. The Fjaðrá river flows through it. Icelandic valley shaped by glaciers, rivers, and volcanic forces. Highland valleys are summer-only destinations - check seasonal access.
Gjáin
Gjáin is a small valley with small waterfalls, ponds, and volcanic structures situated in Þjórsárdalur in the south of Iceland. It is to be found at about half an hour walking distance from the historical farm Þjóðveldisbærinn Stöng. Through the valley runs the river Rauðá with the waterfall Gjárfoss. Icelandic valley shaped by glaciers, rivers, and volcanic forces. Weather in valleys can differ from surrounding areas - be prepared for changes.
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