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65.2408°N, 14.0529°W · East Iceland
Plan your visit
Getting there- Road 93 (Fjarðarheiði)
Off the main road- 0 km from Route 93
Nearest town- Seyðisfjörður — 2 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 394 km in a straight line
What else is close- 175 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Gufufoss
Puffin Tour from Seyðisfjörður with Gufufoss Waterfall & East Iceland Villagefrom 26.990 ISK · 5 h
Wonders of the Wilderness - Seyðisfjörðurfrom 61.000 ISK · 10 h
Mjóifjörður Super Jeep Tour - Seyðisfjörðurfrom 42.000 ISK · 5 h
Stuðlagil Canyon from Seyðisfjörðurfrom 26.990 ISK · 5 h
Stuðlagil Canyon and Waterfalls Tour from Seyðisfjörður Portfrom 30.000 ISK · 7 h
Stuðlagil Canyon Hike - Shore Excursionfrom 39.990 ISK · 5 h
East Iceland Nature and Culture - Seyðisfjörðurfrom 57.000 ISK · 7 h
Stuðlagil Canyon Hike and Vök Baths - Shore Excursionfrom 49.900 ISK · 7 h
Viking Wildlife RIB Adventurefrom 35.000 ISK · 2 h
Skaftafell 5-Hours Adventure Glacier Hikefrom 20.775 ISK · 5 h
Skaftafell Blue Ice Cave and Glacier Walk Tourfrom 19.999 ISK · 3 h
Northern Lights Chase from Glacier Lagoonfrom 25.000 ISK · 5 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionGufufoss weather and conditions
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5°Cclear · feels 0°C6 m/swind9 h 37 mdaylight · 07:53 – 17:30
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In season now · Winter in IcelandSkaftafell 5-Hours Adventure Glacier Hikefrom 20.775 ISK · 5 hAll 1,648 tours
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Nearby
km column = your drive
- 1
Bjolfur Circle3 km - 2
Seydisfjordur Mountain Viking Part 3 2 Bjolfur3 km - 3
Bjolfur3 km - 4
Seydisfjordur To Skalanes3 km - 5
Seyðisfjörður....short hill walk and blue church3 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Natural hot pot near Egilsstaðir16 km
- 2Natural hot pot near Eskifjörður18 km
- 3Natural hot pot near Múlaþing20 km
Fuel
- 1Seyðisfjörður3 km · 308.6 kr/L
- 2
Egilsstaðir16 km · 279.8 kr/L - 3Egilsstaðir Fagradalsbraut16 km · 279.7 kr/L
Supermarkets
Tours
Abandoned Fjords Super Jeep Tourfrom 42.000 ISK · 5 hours 
Blue Ice Discoveryfrom 24.900 ISK · 4 hours 
Breidamerkurjökull Glacier Hikefrom 15.377 ISK · 3 hours
Frequently
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questions
How long is the Gufufoss hike?
The Gufufoss 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 Gufufoss trailhead?
Gufufoss is in East 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 Gufufoss safe to hike alone?
Gufufoss sits 2 km from Seyðisfjörður, and 0 km from Route 93. The uploader rated it easy and it climbs about 22 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 Gufufoss?
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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