Húsárfoss, Rjúkandifoss og Hvalárfoss
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Map of Húsárfoss, Rjúkandifoss og Hvalárfoss
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66.0506°N, 21.7125°W · Westfjords
Plan your visit
Off the main road- 31.6 km from Route 61
Nearest town- Hólmavík — 37.2 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 212 km in a straight line
What else is close- 78 mapped places within 20 km
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How long is the Húsárfoss, Rjúkandifoss og Hvalárfoss hike?
The Húsárfoss, Rjúkandifoss og Hvalárfoss trail is about 12 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 Húsárfoss, Rjúkandifoss og Hvalárfoss trailhead?
Húsárfoss, Rjúkandifoss og Hvalárfoss is in Westfjords. 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 Húsárfoss, Rjúkandifoss og Hvalárfoss safe to hike alone?
Húsárfoss, Rjúkandifoss og Hvalárfoss sits 37 km from Hólmavík, and 32 km from Route 61. The uploader rated it easy and it climbs about 352 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 Húsárfoss, Rjúkandifoss og Hvalárfoss?
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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VegagerðinLive road status & cameras · Icelandic Road Administration
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OpenStreetMapInteractive-map data · ODbL
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