Markarfljót Canyon Þórsmörk
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Trail stats
- Distance
- 1.09 mi
- Elevation gain
- 305 ft
- Technical difficulty
- Easy
- Elevation loss
- 305 ft
- Max elevation
- 843 ft
- TrailRank
-
40
4.3
- Min elevation
- 564 ft
- Trail type
- Loop
- Time
- 33 minutes
- Coordinates
- 162
- Uploaded
- October 4, 2013
- Recorded
- October 2013
near Skogar, Suðurland (Lýðveldið Ísland)
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Markarfljót Canyon Þórsmörk
Hiking up to the cliffs of the Markarfljót Canyon offers beautiful views over the Þórsmörk area, the Markarfljót River, the Laugavegur Hiking Trail and the neighbouring mountains such as Tindfjöll and the Eyjafjallajökull volcano & glacier.
You should reach the Markarfljót River in 5 minutes from the Volcano Huts. From the edge of the river you walk up along the cliffs beside the canyon, reaching the top of the cliffs in 10 minutes.
When you reach the very top of the cliffs you will have to cross a 20 metre long and narrow stone bridge, with vertical drops on both sides.
If you do not feel comfortable traversing the stone bridge then you can simply enjoy the view from safe distance and with solid ground under your feet.
Going back, you have the option of taking the same way continuing into the Hamraskógar Woods.
The cliffs of the Markarfljót Canyon are one of the great viewpoints of Þórsmörk and can be added to other hiking trails such as the Þórsmörk Panorama or the Þórsmörk Highlights.
You should allow 30 - 40 minutes to complete the circle shown on the map, plus stops on the way.
Hiking up to the cliffs of the Markarfljót Canyon offers beautiful views over the Þórsmörk area, the Markarfljót River, the Laugavegur Hiking Trail and the neighbouring mountains such as Tindfjöll and the Eyjafjallajökull volcano & glacier.
You should reach the Markarfljót River in 5 minutes from the Volcano Huts. From the edge of the river you walk up along the cliffs beside the canyon, reaching the top of the cliffs in 10 minutes.
When you reach the very top of the cliffs you will have to cross a 20 metre long and narrow stone bridge, with vertical drops on both sides.
If you do not feel comfortable traversing the stone bridge then you can simply enjoy the view from safe distance and with solid ground under your feet.
Going back, you have the option of taking the same way continuing into the Hamraskógar Woods.
The cliffs of the Markarfljót Canyon are one of the great viewpoints of Þórsmörk and can be added to other hiking trails such as the Þórsmörk Panorama or the Þórsmörk Highlights.
You should allow 30 - 40 minutes to complete the circle shown on the map, plus stops on the way.
Waypoints
River
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Risk
Panorama
Information point
610 ft
Volcano Huts
Volcano Huts
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The first part of track doesn't exist anymore, but a little detour takes you right to the slope.
Detour:
When you exit the camp site go straight to the black rock. At rhe black rock you just continue to your right.