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Forvöð East of Jökulsárgljúfur

Forvöð East of Jökulsárgljúfur

The walk explores the spectacular eastern side of Jökulsárgljúfur, including Vígabjarg, Grettisbæli, Réttarfoss, Hljóðaklettar, Kallbjörg, Hallhöfðaskógur

A walk through the magnificent Jökulsárgljúfur canyon on its eastern side.

Difficulty: 1–2 boots

Date: Saturday, 22 August

Departure: 8:00 by private cars from FFA, Strandgata 23
Carpooling if desired.

Guide: Guðlaugur B. Aðalsteinsson

The walk explores the spectacular eastern side of Jökulsárgljúfur, including Vígabjarg, Grettisbæli, Réttarfoss, beautiful rock formations reminiscent of Hljóðaklettar, Kallbjörg, Hallhöfðaskógur, and the highlight of the area, Hallhöfði—a nearly impassable headland of columnar basalt.

Distance: 5 km
Elevation gain: negligible

Price: ISK 2,700 / 4,400
Included: Guide services

Payment is made at departure.

When
Saturday, August 22
Time
08:00-17:00
Where
Ferðafélag Akureyrar