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Grjótagjá Cave – Stóragjá Gorge loop from Reykjahlíð

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Grjótagjá Cave – Stóragjá Gorge loop from Reykjahlíð

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Grjótagjá Cave – Stóragjá Gorge loop from Reykjahlíð

01:55

7.52km

30m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 14, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Mývatn og Laxá

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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129 m

Reykjahlíð Village

Highlight • Settlement

From the campsite, tickets for whale watching tours can be purchased at a discounted price.

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2.60 km

Grjótagjá Cave

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In the past it was even possible to swim in a cave, today it is forbidden.
Incidentally, this cave is also a location of the …

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6.40 km

Hlíðarrétt Sheepfold

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Main collection pen for sheep of the Eastern High Pasture in Mývattenssveit district, built in 1880.

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7.09 km

Stóragjá Gorge

Highlight • Gorge

Just go in and stay a moment.

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7.52 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.15 km

2.09 km

2.04 km

227 m

Surfaces

4.08 km

2.11 km

850 m

354 m

127 m

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Tuesday 2 June

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