Mulagljufur Canyon and falls
4.0 kmEasyGPS trackRecorded by 10 hikers
Map of Mulagljufur Canyon and falls
Map
63.9930°N, 16.4360°W · South Coast
Plan your visit
Getting there
- Road 1 (Breiðam.sandur)
Off the main road
- 1.9 km from Route 1
Nearest town
- Höfn — 65.7 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
- 268 km in a straight line
What else is close
- 115 mapped places within 20 km
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Nearby
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- 1
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Frequently
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questions
How long is the Mulagljufur Canyon and falls hike?
The Mulagljufur Canyon and falls trail is about 4.0 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 Mulagljufur Canyon and falls trailhead?
Mulagljufur Canyon and falls is in South Coast. 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 Mulagljufur Canyon and falls safe to hike alone?
Mulagljufur Canyon and falls sits 66 km from Höfn, and 1.9 km from Route 1. The uploader rated it easy and it climbs about 236 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 Mulagljufur Canyon and falls?
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 · Mark Harris / Wikiloc
WikilocDescription & facts
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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