From there, head east through the the gorge, passing Gilsbakki and Ás. Hike along the eastern rim from the Visitor’s Center to Klappir. Á-8 Kúahvammur Circle in Ásbyrgi: Hikers can enjoy a panorama over the Jökulsá river canyon on this loop around Kúahvammur. The view from the top is spectacular and you can even check out the potholes at Klappir formed by ancient glacial floods. Á-7 Klappir in Ásbyrgi : The main hike will take you from the Visitor Center to the summit of the canyon by way of steep stairs and rope chains. Follow the wooden steps up to Eyjan Island, and southward along the edge of the cliff for a panoramic view of the Asbyrgi Canyon for about 3 miles (4.5 km). Á-2 Eyjan Hill in Ásbyrgi : An easy hike for beginners, with views of the lush green valley to the south. The loop around all three waterfalls is about 4.3 miles (7 km). From there, continue onward to Hafragilsfoss. The Waterfall Hike : Begin at Dettifoss then hike along the trail at the cliff, on toward Selfoss. We recommend taking a circular route to maximize what you see. Though naturally, the best waterfalls are subjective, there are a few that stand out to us. ![]() ![]() You don’t have to be a hiking expert to enjoy the natural beauty. The more popular hiking routes are in four different areas: Ásbyrgi (Á-1, etc.), Vesturdalur (V-1, etc.), Hólmatungur (H-1, etc.), and Dettifoss (D-1, etc.). Their abbreviations depend on the area within the park. There are a few main hiking trails in the canyon that are well-marked.
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