Iceland Sigoldugljufur Canyon
The “Valley of Tears Canyon” is known as such due to the many waterfalls that flow down its sheer cliffs. These falls are also known as Lekafossar, or Tungnaárfossar. This natural wonder did not exist until a few years ago. Sigöldugljúfur was underwater, submerged by the Tungnaá River until the construction of the Sigalda hydroelectric plant and its dam a few kilometers north. The power plant's construction was the subject of heated debate in Iceland, and construction finally began in 1978. The dam lowered the water level, emptying the canyon, allowing its many waterfalls to appear, giving us the superb panorama that exists today.
(From the “Iceland Dream” website)
(From the “Iceland Dream” website)
Photography Tips
The spot is interesting in the morning (not too early to get light into it) and at sunset (in particular like here after a big storm. Bring a wide-angle lens to capture as much as possible. You must walk close to the edge to capture waterfalls and the rivers. Be careful!
Travel Information
On the Ring Road 1, take a turn north on Landvegur (Road Nr. 26). After about 63 kilometers, take a left turn on Sprengisandsleið (F26). Then, after 22 kilometers, turn right on the Nyrðri Fjallabaksleið (F208) and stop a few kilometers farther between the bridges, You can't miss the waterfall on this route. This is 47km/45 minutes north of the parking area at Þjófafoss.
Spot Type
Outdoor
Crowd Factor
A decent amount of people
Best Timing
Sunset
Sunrise & Sunset
03:21 - 23:14
| current local time: 16:32
Photo Themes
Canyon
Fjaðrárgljúfur
River
Locations
Fjaðrárgljúfur
South Iceland
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