Stuðlagil Canyon
Stuðlagil
A canyon lined with hexagonal basalt columns, through which a turquoise river flows. It has become one of Iceland's hottest attractions in recent years.
The canyon is located in the Jökuldalur valley. After the Kárahnjúkar dam was built, the flow of the Jökulsá river dropped, revealing basalt columns that had once been buried under fast-flowing water. A viewing platform beside Grund farm on the west bank is just a few minutes' walk away. On the east bank, a 5 km hike from the Klaustursel car park takes you down into the valley for a close look at the columns. When the upstream reservoir overflows at the end of summer, the river turns a muddy colour. Parking is paid. It is about 70 km from Egilsstaðir, roughly an hour's drive.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Wilderness Center
- Laugarfell
- Skriðuklaustur
- Hengifoss & Litlanesfoss
- Kárahnjúkar Dam & Hafrahvammagljúfur
- Hallormsstaður Forest
- Lagarfljót
- Vök Baths