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Stuðlagil

North Iceland, Iceland0.5 km long

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Stuðlagil

North Iceland, Iceland0.5 km long

About

Stuðlagil Canyon is a basalt column canyon located in the Jökuldalur valley in East Iceland. Known for its towering hexagonal basalt formations and vivid turquoise river, the canyon gained international attention after the flow of the Jökulsá á Dal (Jökla) River was reduced due to the Kárahnjúkar Hydropower Plant project.

A unique Icelandic experience. Worth your time.

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Stuðlagil is in North Iceland at 65.1626°N, 15.3075°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Getting there: Road 9212 (Stuðlagilsvegur)
Off the main road: 15.2 km from Route 1
Nearest town: Fellabær — 43.2 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 335 km in a straight line
What else is close: 73 mapped places within 20 km

Stuðlagil weather and conditions

At Stuðlagil in North Iceland, conditions as of 11 September 2026, 05:30 (Iceland time): 6°C (feels like 0°C), light drizzle, wind 8 m/s gusting to 14 m/s, 0.1 mm precipitation in the last hour. Daylight today: 13 h 41 m (sunrise 06:08, sunset 19:49). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

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Cars & campers

−12%exclusive discountFree cancellation

KEF airport pickup 24/74.8

SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

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

VW Caravelle

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

TransmissionAutomatic

12,750 kr15,000 kr/day

Reserve −12%

Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

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

Tours near Stuðlagil

Free cancellation

Small groups

Sightseeing

(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss

Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area are an absolute must if you're exploring the North!

Duration6 hours 30 minutes

HighlightsNorth Iceland

(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri

Discover the wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide.

Duration6 hours

HighlightsNorth Iceland

Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyri

The freedom of covering all kinds of terrain on a snowmobile is something everyone should experience.

Duration5 hours

HighlightsNorth Iceland

Photos & videos

Stuðlagil — photo by ArniGael · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

Photo: ArniGael · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

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How do I get to Stuðlagil?

Stuðlagil is a valley in North Iceland. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive — some valleys are reached by F-roads that need a 4×4 and open only in summer, while roadside valleys suit any car.

When is the best time to visit Stuðlagil?

Lowland valleys are accessible year-round, though winter brings short daylight and snow. Highland valleys are best in summer (roughly late June to early September), when mountain roads open and rivers drop. Weather in valleys can differ from the surrounding uplands — carry layers.

Can I hike in Stuðlagil?

Many Icelandic valleys have walking routes along the valley floor or up the surrounding slopes. Conditions vary — tell someone your route, check the forecast, and treat highland tracks as serious terrain. There are no staffed facilities in most valleys.

Is Stuðlagil worth visiting?

Stuðlagil is one of North Iceland’s valleys. Iceland’s valleys range from saga-history farmland and wooded floors to raw highland troughs — use the map and directions on this page to decide whether it fits your route.

Nearby

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Waterfalls

#1.Stuðlafoss

2 km·~2 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#2.Hengifoss

21 km·~25 min drive

Hengifoss is the third highest waterfall in Iceland, 128 meters. It is located in…

#3.Tófufoss

21 km·~26 min drive

A waterfall in East Iceland.

#4.Litlanesfoss

22 km·~26 min drive

Litlanesfoss is a waterfall in Hengifossá in Fljótsdalur, Eastern Iceland, also known as…

4 waterfalls near North Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Natural hot pot near Múlaþing

19 km·~23 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#2.Hveragil

23 km·~28 min drive

Geothermal spot

#3.Laugarvallalaug

27 km·~33 min drive

Water hot spring

#4.Laugarfell Hot Pots

31 km·~37 min drive

Geothermal spot

4 hot springs near North Iceland

Campsites

#1.Stuðlagil Canyon Camping

250 m

There is space for up to 100 people, toilet, shower, area for washing dishes. If guest…

#2.Skjöldólfsstaðir

19 km·~23 min drive

North Iceland camping option. Less crowded than the south, with dramatic landscapes and…

#3.Hengifoss

22 km·~26 min drive

The camp site Hengifoss is in a great location in Eastern Iceland. The camp site has cold…

#4.Hallormsstaður Atlavík

26 km·~32 min drive

Atlavík is next to the populated area Hallormsstaður. There are many small and large flat…

4 campsites near North Iceland

F-Roads

#1.F936 Þórdalsheiðarvegur

14 km·~17 min drive

Power line service road

1 f-roads near North Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Nettó

43 km·~52 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#2.Bónus

44 km·~52 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#3.Krónan

53 km·~64 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#4.Kjörbúðin

61 km·~74 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near North Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Skjöldólfsstaðir

19 km·~23 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#2.Hallormsstaður

27 km·~33 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#3.Möðrudalur

42 km·~50 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#4.Fellabær

43 km·~52 min drive

ÓB · 308.6 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near North Iceland

Tours

#1.(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss

6 hours 30 minutes

Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area are an absolute must if you're exploring the North!

from 25.300 ISKView tour →

#2.(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri

6 hours

Discover the wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide.

from 25.900 ISKView tour →

#3.Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyri

5 hours

The freedom of covering all kinds of terrain on a snowmobile is something everyone should experience.

from 166.750 ISKView tour →

3 tours near North Iceland

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Everything on this page comes from the sources below. Live feeds refresh automatically.

Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · ArniGael · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
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