Þverárgil canyon

A hiking path running along Þverá river in Þverá canyon in Vopnafjörður. The canyon is exceptionally beautiful as one can see colorful rock formations from an old volcano, contrasting the otherwise dark rocks of the Smjörfjöll mountains.

There is rich birdlife in this area, especially Icelandic moorland birds. The views are magnificent over the Hofsá valley and out to sea.

The hiking path is of medium difficulty, about two hours long and is a little bit upward. 

The starting point of the walk is above the Þverá river on rd. 919.