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Magnahellir\u00a0(N64\u00b099.252-W15\u00b071.683) \/\/ 0.5 hrs.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Magnahellir is one of the 30 Pearls of Egilssta\u00f0ir region and refers to some of the most stunning hikes of the area.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

To reach this magnificent canyon, drive north of K\u00e1rahnj\u00fakast\u00edfla reservoir until you come to the\u00a0crossroads by Laugavellir\u00a0(fit for 4×4 SUV\u2019s). Drive down to a parking area by Dimmuglj\u00fafur canyons.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

The impressive canyon stretches about seven to eight kilometers from the northern part of Vatnaj\u00f6kull icecap towards the valley J\u00f6kuldalur (Glacier Valley). With its 200 meter high walls and only about hundred to hundred and fifty meters width they seem narrow and intimidating as everything is dark and steep. It is believed that the river J\u00f6kuls\u00e1 \u00e1 Dal, which was the second most powerful river in Iceland, dug the canyon over millions of years through the palagonite layer and formed the canyon. On the parking, you will find a\u00a0sign containing information\u00a0and the starting point of the\u00a0trail running through\u00a0the canyon and\u00a0to Magnahellir cave, which lies in about 1,5 km. distance. A farmer named Magni from the farm Eir\u00edkssta\u00f0ir was\u00a0the first one to keep his sheep there in winter.\u00a0Inside the cave, you will find\u00a0the cylinder with the visitors\u2019 log and stamp.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

See brochure with map here.<\/a><\/p>\n

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