Canyon · South Iceland
Stórkonugróf
Quick facts
- Stórkonugróf is 133 km from Reykjavík by road, about 2 h 2 min by car.
- The nearest town to Stórkonugróf is Hella.
- Stórkonugróf is a canyon in South Iceland.
The facts
| Nearest town | Hella |
|---|---|
| From Reykjavík | 133 km by road, about 2 h 2 min |
| Region | South Iceland |
| Coordinates | 64.0615° N, 19.8437° W |
Getting there
Directions go to the sight's mapped point. For a mountain, glacier or lake that can be well away from the road, so park only in marked areas and walk from there.
Stay on marked paths, leave no trace and close gates behind you. Driving off-road is illegal in Iceland.
Areas can be closed at short notice to protect them. Check the official page before travelling.
Questions people ask
What is Stórkonugróf?
Stórkonugróf is a canyon in South Iceland.
Where is Stórkonugróf?
Stórkonugróf is at 64.0615° N, 19.8437° W, in South Iceland. The nearest town is Hella. The nearest other sight on our map is Þjófafoss, a waterfall about 1.2 km away in a straight line.
How far is Stórkonugróf from Reykjavík?
Stórkonugróf is 133 km from Reykjavík by road, about 2 h 2 min by car.
How do I get to Stórkonugróf?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Stórkonugróf, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Hella.
Does it cost anything to visit Stórkonugróf?
We have not verified a fee for Stórkonugróf. Some landowners charge for parking or entry, so check the signs on arrival. Iceland's right of public access comes with duties: stay on marked paths and leave no trace.
Where can you swim near Stórkonugróf?
The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Hella & Pool, about 49 minutes' drive from Stórkonugróf. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door. Also within reach: World Class Selfoss & Pool (68 min), World Class Árbær & Pool (112 min).
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Soak here afterwards
- 49 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
On the way back
- 68 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- 112 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- 116 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- 118 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- 119 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
Nearby sights
Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
Sources
Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. We have no licence-clean photograph of this place yet, so the image is a location map drawn from its coordinates on a public-domain outline of Iceland.
- Wikidata (CC0-1.0)
© OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License.
