Fjaðrárgljúfur is a very massive and magnificent canyon which is located in the southeastern part of the Nordic island country in the North Atlantic, Iceland. Having a quite unique serpent-like shape, the canyon got its name from the river that flows through it, Fjaðrá, which is a small but very cold one.
Nonetheless, the canyon, being all spectacular and impressive, is not well known among the many visitors coming to see this distinguished country. The quite steep walls Fjaðrárgljúfur has, with some that reach up to 100 meters (330 feet) high, Fjaðrárgljúfur is 2 km (1 mi) long, and it is considered to have been formed during the Ice Age, some 2 million years ago.
According to some geologists, the canyon was formed by progressive erosion from the glacial flowing rivers that were going through the rocks and palagonite, which in turn formed this mesmerizing canyon. Through centuries of moisture and constant rains, the canyon is distinguished by evergreen moss that creates a very unique and quite Icelandic landscape, although the canyon is not similar to anything else in the country.
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Unfortunately, due to the increased popularity in recent years and the enormously increased number of visitors, the canyon was closed to everyone in order for nature to come back to its former state. Even though there are signs that prohibit entrance to this fairytale-like place, most of the time, people continue to go further; however, it is of utmost importance to respect these signs and make sure to let nature heal itself.
All in all, as Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon is one of the most amazing places someone can see in person, and there is always the hope that the threat from damage will be reduced, as visitors are more cautious where they are walking, and if they are doing something to damage the fragile environment.
