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65.8189°N, 16.3792°W · North Iceland
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Getting there- Road 864 (Grímsstaðir - Dettifossvegur eystri)
Off the main road- 18.4 km from Route 1
Nearest town- Reykjahlíð — 31.3 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 321 km in a straight line
What else is close- 105 mapped places within 20 km
Tours that include Dettifoss
From Húsavík Port: Dettifoss & Lake Mývatn Tourfrom 36.000 ISK · 7 h
Lake Myvatn, Dettifoss,Selfoss, Godafoss & morefrom 29.900 ISK · 9 h 30 min
Lake Myvatn and Dettifoss Waterfall (from Lake Myvatn)from 39.900 ISK · 6 h
4x4 Premium COMBO: Lake Myvatn and Grand Waterfalls inc. Dettifoss, Godafoss, Selfossfrom 45.000 ISK · 8 h 30 min
Lake Myvatn, Dettifoss,Selfoss, Godafoss, Nature Baths & morefrom 39.900 ISK · 8 h 30 min
Dettifoss & Goðafoss Waterfall w/packed Lunch Small Group from Akureyri Portfrom 36.000 ISK · 7 h
Dettifoss Waterfall, Ásbyrgi and Lake Mývatn - Shore Excursion from Húsavíkfrom 24.990 ISK · 5 h 30 min
Grand Lake Mývatn & Powerful Dettifoss (jeep/van)from 38.900 ISK · 8 h
Lake Mývatn, Goðafoss and powerful Dettifossfrom 32.700 ISK · 8 h
Northern Lights 4x4 Tour from Akureyrifrom 34.799 ISK · 2 h 30 min
Lake Mývatn & Snowmobile Tour from Akureyrifrom 59.900 ISK · 9 h
Goðafoss and the Forest Lagoonfrom 26.400 ISK · 4 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionDettifoss weather and conditions
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3°Cclear · feels -2°C6 m/swind9 h 33 mdaylight · 08:04 – 17:37
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In season now · Winter in IcelandNorthern Lights 4x4 Tour from Akureyrifrom 34.799 ISK · 2 h 30 minAll 1,648 tours
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Dettifoss-Selfoss - ICELAND< 1 km - 2
Dettifoss – Hafragilsfoss< 1 km - 3
Selfoss and Dettifoss from the parking (Dettifoss west side parking)1 km - 4
Dettifoss-Ásbyrgi1 km - 5
Hafragilsfoss – Jökulsárgljúfur1 km
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(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafossfrom 25.300 ISK · 6 hours 30 minutes
(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyrifrom 25.900 ISK · 6 hours 
Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyrifrom 166.750 ISK · 5 hours
Frequently
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How long is the Dettifoss hike?
The Dettifoss 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 Dettifoss trailhead?
Dettifoss 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 Dettifoss safe to hike alone?
Dettifoss sits 31 km from Reykjahlíð, and 18 km from Route 1. The uploader rated it easy and it climbs about 67 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 Dettifoss?
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 · nemethon / Wikiloc
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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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