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Thor's Eye Arch – Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon loop from Fjaðrá

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Thor's Eye Arch – Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon loop from Fjaðrá

Easy

4.3

(36)

208

hikers

Thor's Eye Arch – Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon loop from Fjaðrá

01:12

4.21km

90m

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 14, 2026

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Katla Geopark

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Parking

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96 m

View of Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon

Highlight • Viewpoint

Already here from the parking lot the canyon looks great. The short hike from here to the rear viewing platform is really worthwhile.

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97 m

Fjaðrá River

Highlight • Canyon

Leave your bike in the parking lot next to the bridge and walk up the upper path to the waterfall.

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478 m

View of Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon

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A beautiful viewpoint for a first glimpse into the gorge.

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743 m

Thor's Eye Arch

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Nice detail along the way and easily overlooked if you do not know where to find it.

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750 m

Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon

Highlight • Canyon

Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon is a particularly beautiful place

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1.38 km

Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon Viewpoint

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Steel observation deck at the end of the trail. From there, a wonderful view along the canyon with the lying riverbed.

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4.21 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.42 km

1.40 km

369 m

Surfaces

2.56 km

1.14 km

369 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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Thursday 2 July

13°C

6°C

56 %

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View of Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon

Fjaðrá River

View of Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon

Thor's Eye Arch

Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon

Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon Viewpoint

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