Canyon
Medium
Stakkholtsgjá
📍 South Iceland
📖 Description
Stakkholtsgjá is a spectacular hidden slot canyon inside the Þórsmörk nature reserve, carved by glacial meltwater into towering moss-draped basalt walls. A narrow path winds through the canyon to a tall, thin waterfall at its heart. The route involves boulder-hopping and wading a shallow stream, rewarding adventurous hikers with one of Iceland's most dramatic landscapes.
🗺️ Location
📋 Information
Region
📍 South Iceland
Category
Canyon
Difficulty
Medium
Best season
🗓 Summer (June–September)
Drive from Reykjavik
🚗 ~3 hours (4WD required)
Parking
🅿️ Þórsmörk parking areas inside the nature reserve. 4WD required. Reserve entry fee applies.
Coordinates
63.6886, -19.4764
