Hraunfossar and Barnafoss
0.9 kmEasyGPS trackRecorded by 16 hikers
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Map of Hraunfossar and Barnafoss
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64.7019°N, 20.9782°W · West Iceland
Plan your visit
Getting there- Road 518 (Reykholt-Húsafell)
Off the main road- 20.1 km from Route 50
Nearest town- Reykholt — 15.8 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 77 km in a straight line
What else is close- 116 mapped places within 20 km
Tours that include Hraunfossar and Barnafoss
Into the Glacier & Silver Circlefrom 38.990 ISK · 10 h
Silver Circle Day Tour: Lava Cave, Waterfalls & Icelandic Horsesfrom 27.900 ISK · 10 h
Into The Glacier - From Húsafellfrom 27.900 ISK · 4 h
Husafell Canyon Bathsfrom 10.900 ISK · 1 h 45 min
Into The Glacier - With Snowmobiling From Húsafellfrom 36.900 ISK · 4 h 30 min
ATV Quad Adventure in Húsafell: Rivers & Mountain Viewsfrom 17.990 ISK · 1 h
Snowmobile on Langjökull Glacier - Meet us in Husafellfrom 33.490 ISK · 2 h
Cave Explorerfrom 9.000 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Krauma nature baths - Admission feefrom 7.900 ISK · 1 hInto The Glacier - From Húsafellfrom 27.900 ISK · 4 hSnowmobile on Langjökull Glacier - Meet us in Husafellfrom 33.490 ISK · 2 h
Golden Circle and Laugarás Lagoon Lerki Admissionfrom 23.039 ISK · 9 h 30 minAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionHraunfossar and Barnafoss weather and conditions
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Selgil Husafell5 km - 2
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Geitland16 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Geothermal hot spring near Borgarbyggð5 km
- 2Selgil7 km
- 3Englandshverir11 km
Fuel
- 1Húsafell5 km · 308.6 kr/L
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Reykholt15 km · 310.9 kr/L - 3Hreðavatnsskáli28 km · 303.6 kr/L
Supermarkets
Tours
Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountainfrom 17.656 ISK · 6 hours 30 minutes
From Grundarfjörður Port: Private Snaefellsness Tourfrom 269.900 ISK · 8 hours 
Grundarfjörður Cruise Tour: Snæfellsnes Peninsula from the portfrom 24.500 ISK · 5 hours 30 minutes
Frequently
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How long is the Hraunfossar and Barnafoss hike?
The Hraunfossar and Barnafoss trail is about 0.9 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 Hraunfossar and Barnafoss trailhead?
Hraunfossar and Barnafoss is in West 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 Hraunfossar and Barnafoss safe to hike alone?
Hraunfossar and Barnafoss sits 16 km from Reykholt, and 20 km from Route 50. 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 Hraunfossar and Barnafoss?
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 · Dayanah Marszewska / Wikiloc
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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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