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Nauthusagil Falls

South Coast5.2 kmEasyGPS track

Map of Nauthusagil Falls

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63.6729°N, 19.8577°W · South Coast

Plan your visit

Getting there
Road 249 (Þórsmerkurv.: Stóra-Mörk - Nauthúsagil)
Off the main road
9.8 km from Route 1
Nearest town
Hvolsvöllur — 20.4 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
115 km in a straight line
What else is close
216 mapped places within 20 km

Nauthusagil Falls weather and conditions

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6°Covercast · feels 1°C7 m/swind9 h 54 mdaylight · 08:08 – 18:02
In season now · Winter in IcelandSolheimajokull Ice Climbing & Glacier Hikefrom 31.381 ISK · 4 hAll 1,648 tours

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Fuel

  1. 1Hvolsvöllur20 km · 310.9 kr/L
  2. 2Hella32 km · 308.6 kr/L
  3. 3Vestmannaeyjar33 km · 308.7 kr/L
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Supermarkets

  1. 1Krónan20 km
  2. 2Kjörbúðin32 km
  3. 3Bónus33 km
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Frequently
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How long is the Nauthusagil Falls hike?
The Nauthusagil Falls trail is about 5.2 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 Nauthusagil Falls trailhead?
Nauthusagil 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 Nauthusagil Falls safe to hike alone?
Nauthusagil Falls sits 20 km from Hvolsvöllur, and 9.8 km from Route 1. The uploader rated it easy. 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 Nauthusagil 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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