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- This tore the surface and the earth collapsed underneath. The hoof-print left by Sleipnir is clearly visible today, and is called Ásbyrgi (The Gods Bastion).
- There are two routes you can take from Egilsstadir to Ásbyrgi Canyon. The shortest route is driving Ring Road 1, going north until you reach Reykjahlid.
- This Asbyrgi Canyon travel guide for first-time visitors includes tips on the best hiking trails, how to get, where to stay, what to expect, when to go, or what to pack.
- The Ásbyrgi canyon is covered in woodland, consisting mainly of willow, mountain ash, pines and birch which visitors can walk through.
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- In the middle of this tongue has remained a long, 25 m tall, narrow cliff named Eyjan. Ásbyrgi most likely has been formed by glacial flooding.
- Asbyrgi is part of the Vatnajokull National Park and a detailed map of the park is available here: map of Asbyrgi. The beautiful hiking trails of Asbyrgi.
- It is also believed that Ásbyrgi was formed in a major catastrophe glacier outburst for around 2200 to 4500 years ago due to fast melting of glaciers.
- » Asbyrgi is repeatedly voted one of the major tourist draw of Iceland. » Flights from Reykjavik to Husavik or bus from Akureyri or Husavik.