Hljóðaklettar or “Echo Cliffs” are a collection of peculiar columnar rock formations in Jökulsárgljúfur canyon in Northeast-Iceland. These extraordinary rock formations are the remains of an ancient row of craters that have been created by centuries of erosion by the strong current and floods of the river. The ancient volcano plugs showcase intriguing basalt formations that look like works of art and are mesmerising to look at. The size of the columns varies, but in general they are huge and dwarf a person standing next to them. The possibilities at this location are almost endless, as they display all kinds of graphic formations, including honeycomb, block, and basalt pillars, whether diagonal, horizontal, or vertical. The unique geological features are truly awe-inspiring. The rocks seem to almost defy gravity and create a landscape that feels otherworldly. Hljóðaklettar will leave you speechless, even if their name means sound or echo.
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Accessibility
The location lies 2 kilometers off the main road. Part of the road to this location is a staggering 17% steep. The paths that lead to various viewpoints are easy and with a permission you might be able to use 4-wheelers to transport equipment closer to your area of filming.
Services nearby
Nearest hospital is in Húsavík, 73 kilometres away. Around this area, there are many airbnbs and guesthouses. Within a 50-kilometre radius, there are convenience stores, a gas station, restaurants and hotels and other services.
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Basecamp and facilities
There is a medium/large parking lot at the base of various hiking trails. There are no facilities at this location and phone coverage is average or bad.
Risk factors
Some of the hiking trail will take you straight to a vertical cliff with high fall. The trail is narrow with overgrown bushes and the first two viewpoints to the canyon are dangerously close to the unstable cliff edge.
Visitors
The area is on the Diamond Circle and is popular with tourists and locals. There is a national park ranger within 1 kilometer in Vesturdalur who could give information and help if needed.
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