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Hrafnabjargafoss Waterfall

North Iceland0.4 kmEasyGPS track

Map of Hrafnabjargafoss Waterfall

Map

65.3401°N, 17.3415°W · North Iceland

Plan your visit

Getting there
Road F26 (Skagafjarðarleið - Aldeyjarfoss)
Off the main road
28.9 km from Route 1
Nearest town
Vogar við Mývatn — 37.1 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
255 km in a straight line
What else is close
32 mapped places within 20 km
Good to know
Reached on an F-road. Icelandic law requires a 4WD vehicle on F-roads, and they open only for the summer season — check the current status before setting out.

Hrafnabjargafoss Waterfall weather and conditions

Last updated

5°Cpartly cloudy · feels -2°C9 m/sgusts 139 h 36 mdaylight · 08:06 – 17:43
In season now · Winter in IcelandNorthern Lights 4x4 Tour from Akureyrifrom 34.799 ISK · 2 h 30 minAll 1,648 tours

Photos & videos

Best of Hrafnabjargafoss Waterfall Iceland - Hrafnabjargafoss Wasserfall IslandWilde Weite Welt
Hrafnabjargafoss waterfall in Skjálfandafljót in North-Iceland IVRegína Hrönn Ragnarsdóttir

Nearby

Fuel

  1. 1Mývatn29 km · 308.6 kr/L
  2. 2Reykjahlíð39 km · 310.9 kr/L
  3. 3Fosshóll40 km · 310.9 kr/L
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Supermarkets

  1. 1Krambúð39 km
  2. 2Bónus51 km
  3. 3Fisk Kompaní51 km
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Frequently
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questions

How long is the Hrafnabjargafoss Waterfall hike?
The Hrafnabjargafoss Waterfall trail is about 0.4 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 Hrafnabjargafoss Waterfall trailhead?
Hrafnabjargafoss Waterfall is in North Iceland. 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 Hrafnabjargafoss Waterfall safe to hike alone?
Hrafnabjargafoss Waterfall sits 37 km from Vogar við Mývatn, and 29 km from Route 1. The uploader rated it easy. 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 Hrafnabjargafoss Waterfall?
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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