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Valshamar (í Eilífsdal)
About Valshamar (í Eilífsdal)
„Valshamar í Eilífsdal er lítill klettastapi í vesturhlíðum Þórnýjartinds.“ Þar hefur verið stundað klettaklifur „síðan 1978 en árið 1987 litu fyrstu boltuðu leiðirnar dagsins ljós. Eru það fyrstu klifurleiðirnar á Íslandi sem voru boltaðar. Saga Valshamars tengist að miklu leyti jarðsögu Esjunnar vegna nálægðar hamarsins við hana. Bergtegundin er fínkornótt ólivín þóleiít“ og inniheldur nokkuð mikið af járni sem gefur berginu þennan rauða lit.
Did You Know?
- ✔Valshamar (í Eilífsdal) was shaped by Iceland's powerful geological forces
- ✔Iceland's canyons are formed by a combination of volcanic activity and glacial erosion
- ✔The rock formations visible in the canyon walls tell the story of Iceland's geological past
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Book NowAbout Valshamar (í Eilífsdal)
Valshamar (í Eilífsdal) is a canyon in capital-region, carved by glacial forces over thousands of years. The canyon walls display striking geological formations typical of Iceland's volcanic landscape.
Why Visit
A dramatic geological formation showcasing Iceland's volcanic landscape.
📖 Stories & Legends
Icelandic sagas and folklore from this area
