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Asbyrgi (Shelter of the Gods), Asbyrgi

4.4
#11 of 20 in Nature in Northeast Region
Must see · Forest · Hidden Gem · Canyon
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Asbyrgi (Shelter of the Gods) reviews

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  • By Serena684
    We’ve walked across a very easy path during a very uneasy day: the way, in fact, was mainly flat, but the ground was literally mud due to a huge storm and to a race taking place exactly during our...  more »
  • By Catherine C
    Like all other things in Iceland, simply awesome. The wall reminds you a bit of Game of Thrones. Great area, nice walks, simply amazing. Can recommend to anyone who loves nature!  more »
  • By CdnBackpacker
    This was a good place to camp. Typical grass field, but with a few more options to gain some privacy, and all the amenities. Unfortunately, I found the area was less stunning than I had expected...  more »
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  • By Veronika Stanova
    Very pretty.
  • By beatrice andersson
    Amazing
  • By Pierre Veri
    The hikes around Asbyrgi are pretty neat. We did the A8 (12km) which was pretty cool.
  • By 林婉兒
    Nice and beautiful place.
  • By YiYi Liu
    We took a 1.5km hike to the picnic area. The trail was full of flowers, very beautiful. It was a surprise find. The canyon is very different from the landscape in the rest of the north, very green and full of trees.
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