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64.1801°N, 21.5330°W · Reykjavík Area
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Getting there- Road 36 (Mosfellsdalur)
Off the main road- 0.9 km from Route 36
Nearest town- Reykjavíkurborg — 7.7 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 20 km in a straight line
What else is close- 881 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Helgufoss
Day Hike to Grimannsfell: Helgufoss Waterfall and the Literary Legacyfrom 13.418 ISK · 5 h 30 min
Day Hike to Moskardshnjukar: The Knife's Edgefrom 12.430 ISK · 5 h
Dog Sledding Near Reykjavikfrom 34.900 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Icelandic Wool Yarn Factory Tourfrom 2.990 ISK · 1 h
Northern Lights - ATV Reykjavik VIKING RIDERS Adventurefrom 23.000 ISK · 2 h 30 min
Hvammsvík Hot Springs Admission Ticketfrom 9.900 ISK · 2 h
Dog Sleddingfrom 49.900 ISK · 1 h
Husky Park - Kennel Visitfrom 11.500 ISK · 1 h
Husky Cart Ridefrom 55.000 ISK · 1 h
Blue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 min
Golden Circle and Laugarás Lagoon Lerki Admissionfrom 23.039 ISK · 9 h 30 min
Spirit of the Aurora (28 person max vehicle)from 14.990 ISK · 5 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionHelgufoss weather and conditions
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km column = your drive
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Helgufoss - Grímmannsfell Mosfellsbær< 1 km - 2
Grimannsfell Helgufoss Little Loop2 km - 3
Laxness to Helgufoss2 km - 4
Helgufoss from Mosfellsbær. Gæda fyrir Fjallaflagið2 km - 5
Moskardshnjukar And Trollafoss3 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Natural hot pot near Mosfellsbær2 km
- 2Geothermal hot spring near Mosfellsbær8 km
- 3Geothermal hot spring near Grafarholt og Úlfarsárdalur11 km
Fuel
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Mosfellsbær8 km · 279.8 kr/L - 2
Bjarkarholt8 km · 310.9 kr/L - 3
Langitangi9 km · 310.8 kr/L
Supermarkets
Tours
A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!from 159.000 ISK · 8 hours 
A Magical Day in Iceland - a private custom made tour - Up to 9 passengersfrom 195.000 ISK · 8 hours 
Adventure in Landmannalaugar and Hot Springs - Reykjavík and Hellafrom 26.900 ISK · 13 hours
Frequently
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How long is the Helgufoss hike?
The Helgufoss trail is about 1.3 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 Helgufoss trailhead?
Helgufoss is in Reykjavík Area. 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 Helgufoss safe to hike alone?
Helgufoss sits 7.7 km from Reykjavíkurborg, and 0.9 km from Route 36. The uploader rated it easy and it climbs about 48 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 Helgufoss?
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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PhotographyHero & gallery photography · Agnieszka Mol / 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
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