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Egilsstadir
Walk inside one of Iceland's most spectacular basalt canyons. Towering hexagonal columns frame a glacial river on a 1.5-mile hike from the east side parking lot.
Basalt canyon hike
Glacial river views
Photography hotspot
Remote East Iceland
Tips
📸'so dang cool to walk down and experience the size'
🚗Park at Stuðlafoss lot for canyon access
🥾1.5-mile hike to reach the canyon floor
Stuðlagil Canyon Main Access
EgilsstadirOpen










Walk inside one of Iceland's most spectacular basalt canyons. Towering hexagonal columns frame a glacial river on a 1.5-mile hike from the east side parking lot.
Basalt canyon hike
Glacial river views
Photography hotspot
Remote East Iceland
Tips
📸'so dang cool to walk down and experience the size'
🚗Park at Stuðlafoss lot for canyon access
🥾1.5-mile hike to reach the canyon floor