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Kolugljúfur

Take Rte 715 south off the Ring Road to reach the scenic waterfalls at Kolugljúfur, an enchanting canyon that legend has it was once home to a beautiful female troll. It's a 6km drive if you take the turn-off 7km past Gauksmýri horse farm.

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