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Sveitarfélagið Hornafjörður

Suspension Bridge – Jökulsárlón - Glacier Lagoon loop from Diamond Beach

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Sveitarfélagið Hornafjörður

Suspension Bridge – Jökulsárlón - Glacier Lagoon loop from Diamond Beach

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Suspension Bridge – Jökulsárlón - Glacier Lagoon loop from Diamond Beach

01:01

4.00km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 9, 2026

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Vatnajökulsþjóðgarður

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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574 m

Suspension Bridge

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Until the 1960s it was impossible to cross the river and one had to climb the glacier itself to get to the other side. In 1967, a bridge was finally …

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2

1.24 km

Diamond Beach – Glacier Ice on Black Sand

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Another highlight is the black beach on the other side of the bridge. This beach is also called Diamond Beach. The ice floes that first floated in the lake, when …

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3

1.41 km

Most Common Birds — Information Board, Vatnajökull National Park

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4

1.56 km

Reindeer and Arctic Fox Information Sign

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5

1.66 km

Formation of Glacial Lakes Information Sign

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The Jökulsarlon Glacier Lagoon was formed naturally from melted glacial waters and continues to expand as icebergs break off from the shrinking glacier. This ever-changing landscape is a striking visual …

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2.30 km

View of Jökulsárlón Glacial Lagoon

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A beautiful route has been drawn up to visit the lagoon. Although it is best to stay right on the waterfront.

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7

2.96 km

Jökulsárlón - Glacier Lagoon

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An absolute must every Iceland trip.

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8

3.01 km

Seals Around Jökulsárlón Information Sign

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B

4.00 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.21 km

934 m

784 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.21 km

1.51 km

277 m

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