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Suspension Bridge – Jökulsárlón - Glacier Lagoon loop from Iceland lagoon - south panoramic view

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Sveitarfélagið Hornafjörður

Suspension Bridge – Jökulsárlón - Glacier Lagoon loop from Iceland lagoon - south panoramic view

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Suspension Bridge – Jökulsárlón - Glacier Lagoon loop from Iceland lagoon - south panoramic view

01:33

6.10km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: May 12, 2026

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Vatnajökulsþjóðgarður

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449 m

View of Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon

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Jökulsárlón - glacial river lagoon, giant chunks of ice, with seals and many birds. indescribably

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2.42 km

Suspension Bridge

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Until the 1960s it was impossible to cross the river and one had to climb the glacier itself to get to the other side. In 1967, a bridge was finally …

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2.99 km

The Jökulsarlon Glacier Lagoon was formed naturally from melted glacial waters and continues to expand as icebergs break off from the shrinking glacier. This ever-changing landscape is a striking visual …

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3.01 km

An absolute must every Iceland trip.

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3.41 km

Diamond Beach

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There is parking to either side of the estuary to experience the beach!

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3.41 km

Another highlight is the black beach on the other side of the bridge. This beach is also called Diamond Beach. The ice floes that first floated in the lake, when …

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6.10 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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2.50 km

1.75 km

1.06 km

784 m

Surfaces

2.37 km

1.75 km

1.69 km

277 m

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Thursday 9 July

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