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Gluggafoss

South Coast, Iceland0.5 kmEasyGPS track

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HikeSouth Coast

Gluggafoss

South Coast, Iceland0.5 kmEasyGPS track

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Gluggafoss is on Iceland's South Coast at 63.7190°N, 19.8931°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Getting there: Road 261 (Hvolsv.-Dímonarv.)
Off the main road: 11.6 km from Route 1
Nearest town: Hvolsvöllur — 17.1 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 111 km in a straight line
What else is close: 205 mapped places within 20 km

Gluggafoss weather and conditions

At Gluggafoss in South Coast, conditions as of 13 September 2026, 12:30 (Iceland time): 11°C (feels like 3°C), overcast, wind 12 m/s gusting to 22 m/s. Daylight today: 13 h 10 m (sunrise 06:40, sunset 19:50). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 13 September 2026, 12:30 · source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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Cars & campers

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SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

Cheapest real 4WD in the fleet — gravel, the Westfjords and easy summer F-roads without truck prices.

VW Caravelle

Whole family or friend group in one car — gear in the back, room to stretch.

TransmissionAutomatic

12,750 kr15,000 kr/day

Reserve −12%

Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

Sleep right by the trailhead, wake up at the falls — F-road ready from mid-June.

Tours near Gluggafoss

Free cancellation

Small groups

Iceland tour

Adrenaline Combo: Off-Road Buggy & Mega Zipline Experience

The Buggy Iceland and Mega Zipline Combo Tour offers an exhilarating adventure for thrill-seekers exploring Iceland.

Duration3 hours

HighlightsSouth Iceland

Buggy Adventure-Þórsmörk

"Þórsmörk has a spot in every Icelander's heart.

Duration5 hours

HighlightsSouth Iceland

Bus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavik

Our transfer service offers a comfortable and safe way to travel from the heart of Iceland's highlands, Landmannalaugar, to the…

Duration4 hours

HighlightsSouth Iceland

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Gluggafoss — photo by Dani Jiménez. / Wikiloc

Photo: Dani Jiménez. / Wikiloc / wikiloc.com

Photo: Dani Jiménez. / wikiloc.com

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How long is the Gluggafoss hike?

The Gluggafoss trail is about 0.5 km based on its recorded GPS track. Times vary with pace, weather and how much you stop — plan conservatively and turn back early if conditions change.

How do I get to the Gluggafoss trailhead?

Gluggafoss is in South Coast. Use the map on this page for the trailhead coordinates and check live road conditions before you drive — some trailheads sit on gravel or F-roads that need a 4×4 and only open in summer.

Is Gluggafoss safe to hike alone?

Gluggafoss sits 17 km from Hvolsvöllur, and 12 km from Route 1. The uploader rated it easy and it climbs about 25 m. Iceland trails are often unmarked and weather turns quickly. Tell someone your plan (or file one at safetravel.is), carry a charged phone and layers, check the forecast, and turn back if fog, wind or rising rivers set in. Don’t rely on phone signal.

When is the best time to hike Gluggafoss?

Most Icelandic hiking is a June–September activity, when trails are snow-free and daylight is long. Highland routes open later and close earlier; check road and trail status before committing.

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Waterfalls

#1.Gluggafoss

250 m

Gluggafoss is a waterfall in southern Iceland, specifically in the Fljótshlíð area. As…

#2.Þórðarfoss

350 m

A waterfall in South Coast.

#3.Drífandi

850 m

A waterfall in South Coast.

#4.Nauthúsafoss

6 km·~7 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

4 waterfalls near South Coast

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Hvolsvöllur

17 km·~20 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#2.Hot Spring Shower

21 km·~26 min drive

Geothermal spot

#3.Seljavallalaug

22 km·~26 min drive

Historic 1923 pool in valley near Seljalandsfoss. Free, 15-min walk, unmaintained. Bring…

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Hella

28 km·~34 min drive

Listed by Visit South Iceland as Hella's swimming pool — a staffed, geothermally-heated…

4 hot springs near South Coast

Campsites

#1.Fljótshlíð

5.9 km·~7 min drive

Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Iceland's…

#2.Hellishólar, Fljótshlíð

7.2 km·~9 min drive

The camp site at Hellishólar is a great camp site located in Fljótshlíð, south Iceland.…

#3.Tjaldstæðið Langbrók

7.2 km·~9 min drive

Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Campfires…

#4.Langbrók

7.2 km·~9 min drive

Small campside with a cosy cafe and a great view to Eyjafjallajökull.

4 campsites near South Coast

F-Roads

#1.F207 Lakagígavegur

12 km·~15 min drive

Loop around Laki craters

#2.F249 Þórsmerkurvegur

19 km·~23 min drive

The road to Þórsmörk valley

#3.F206 Lakavegur

23 km·~28 min drive

Road to Laki craters

3 f-roads near South Coast

Supermarkets

#1.Krónan

17 km·~20 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#2.Kjörbúðin

28 km·~34 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Bónus

36 km·~43 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#4.Krambúð

50 km·~60 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near South Coast

Gas stations

#1.Hvolsvöllur

17 km·~21 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Hella

28 km·~33 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#3.Landvegamót

35 km·~42 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#4.Vestmannaeyjar

36 km·~43 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near South Coast

Tours

#1.Adrenaline Combo: Off-Road Buggy & Mega Zipline Experience

3 hours

The Buggy Iceland and Mega Zipline Combo Tour offers an exhilarating adventure for thrill-seekers exploring Iceland.

from 29.300 ISKView tour →

#2.Buggy Adventure-Þórsmörk

5 hours

"Þórsmörk has a spot in every Icelander's heart.

from 89.990 ISKView tour →

#3.Bus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavik

4 hours

Our transfer service offers a comfortable and safe way to travel from the heart of Iceland's highlands, Landmannalaugar, to the…

from 12.220 ISKView tour →

3 tours near South Coast

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PhotographyHero & gallery photography · Dani Jiménez. / Wikiloc
WikilocDescription & facts
VegagerðinVisitor access & practical facts
VegagerðinLive road status & cameras · Icelandic Road Administration
Open-MeteoWeather forecast · CC BY 4.0
NOAA SWPCAurora (planetary Kp) forecast · public domain
OpenStreetMapInteractive-map data · ODbL
Esri, Maxar & Earthstar GeographicsSatellite imagery for the 3D terrain render · GIS User Community