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"Here are three popular hiking trails around Ásbyrgi Canyon: Botnstjörn Pond This walk takes you from the parking lot to the upper platform. You’ll walk along the west wall of the gorgeous canyon. There are a few easy and interesting routes that you can take straight from the parking lot. One will lead you to the platform at Botnstjörn, giving you a good view over the lake which sits quietly in between the two towering lava walls. Distance about 1 km(0.6 mi). Eyjan “The Island” This route also starts at the parking lot but will take you to the island in the centre of Ásbyrgi. The trails heads North and up a cliff, which can be challenging for those with limited hiking experience. Wooden steps have been placed to make access easier. Once you reach the top, the view that awaits you is astonishing. Distance 4.5km both ways (3 mi)."
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"Asbyrgi canyon is a beloved natural wonder and stunning geological formation. This massive horseshoe-shaped canyon and has cliffs towering up to 100 meters high. Carved out over millennia by the glacier river Jökulsá á Fjöllum, the canyon sits within Vatnajökull National Park and offers visitors incredible scenery and landscapes."
"❗️EVA'S TIP: The view from the top of the canyon is insane, specially when visiting it during the sunset. For getting to the top, you will need to take the Klappir trail, easy and flat, which is around 5km both ways."

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