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Laugarfell Waterfall Trail

7.7 kmModerateGPS trackRecorded by 5 hikers
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Laugarfell Waterfall Trail

East Iceland7.7 kmModerateGPS trackRecorded by 5 hikers

Map of Laugarfell Waterfall Trail

Map

64.8860°N, 15.3508°W · East Iceland

Plan your visit

Off the main road
33.4 km from Route 95
Nearest town
Reyðarfjörður — 55.7 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
326 km in a straight line
What else is close
67 mapped places within 20 km

Laugarfell Waterfall Trail weather and conditions

Last updated

2°Cclear · feels -5°C8 m/swind9 h 40 mdaylight · 07:57 – 17:36
In season now · Winter in IcelandSkaftafell 5-Hours Adventure Glacier Hikefrom 20.775 ISK · 5 hAll 1,648 tours

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Fuel

  1. 1Hallormsstaður37 km · 308.6 kr/L
  2. 2Skjöldólfsstaðir49 km · 308.6 kr/L
  3. 3Reyðarfjörður55 km · 308.7 kr/L
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Supermarkets

  1. 1Krónan56 km
  2. 2Kjörbúðin57 km
  3. 3Nettó61 km
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Tours

  1. Abandoned Fjords Super Jeep Tourfrom 42.000 ISK · 5 hours
  2. Blue Ice Discoveryfrom 24.900 ISK · 4 hours
  3. Breidamerkurjökull Glacier Hikefrom 15.377 ISK · 3 hours
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Frequently
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How long is the Laugarfell Waterfall Trail hike?
The Laugarfell Waterfall Trail trail is about 7.7 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 Laugarfell Waterfall Trail trailhead?
Laugarfell Waterfall Trail 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 Laugarfell Waterfall Trail safe to hike alone?
Laugarfell Waterfall Trail sits 56 km from Reyðarfjörður, and 33 km from Route 95. The uploader rated it moderate and it climbs about 200 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 Laugarfell Waterfall Trail?
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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