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From Hjálparfoss through Gjáin / Gjarfoss to Háifoss

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From Hjálparfoss through Gjáin / Gjarfoss to Háifoss

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Map of From Hjálparfoss through Gjáin / Gjarfoss to Háifoss

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64.1143°N, 19.8542°W · South Coast

Plan your visit

Getting there
Road 32 (Árnes-Búrfell)
Off the main road
0.8 km from Route 32
Nearest town
Árnes — 20.9 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
101 km in a straight line
What else is close
93 mapped places within 20 km

From Hjálparfoss through Gjáin / Gjarfoss to Háifoss weather and conditions

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3°Covercast · feels 0°C3 m/swind9 h 51 mdaylight · 08:09 – 18:00
In season now · Winter in IcelandSolheimajokull Ice Climbing & Glacier Hikefrom 31.381 ISK · 4 hAll 1,648 tours

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Fuel

  1. 1Árnes21 km · 310.9 kr/L
  2. 2Flúðir23 km · 310.9 kr/L
  3. 3Hrauneyjar29 km · 315.8 kr/L
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Supermarkets

  1. 1Krambúð23 km
  2. 2Kjörbúðin41 km
  3. 3Krambúðin44 km
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How long is the From Hjálparfoss through Gjáin / Gjarfoss to Háifoss hike?
The From Hjálparfoss through Gjáin / Gjarfoss to Háifoss trail is about 20 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 From Hjálparfoss through Gjáin / Gjarfoss to Háifoss trailhead?
From Hjálparfoss through Gjáin / Gjarfoss to Háifoss 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 From Hjálparfoss through Gjáin / Gjarfoss to Háifoss safe to hike alone?
From Hjálparfoss through Gjáin / Gjarfoss to Háifoss sits 21 km from Árnes, and 0.8 km from Route 32. The uploader rated it easy and it climbs about 831 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 From Hjálparfoss through Gjáin / Gjarfoss to Háifoss?
From Hjálparfoss through Gjáin / Gjarfoss to Háifoss climbs about 831 m, so snow lingers on it later than on lowland trails. 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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