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65.5012°N, 19.3794°W · North Iceland
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Getting there- Road 753 (Vindheimavegur)
Off the main road- 5.3 km from Route 1
Nearest town- Varmahlíð — 6.5 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 193 km in a straight line
What else is close- 103 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Reykjafoss og fosslaug
Extreme River Raftingfrom 33.000 ISK · 4 h 30 min
Kayak tripfrom 14.900 ISK · 2 h 15 min
Family River raftingfrom 22.000 ISK · 3 h
Ride & Raftfrom 35.400 ISK · 8 h
Give me 5from 31.000 ISK · 3 h
The Viking-Ride- All in Onefrom 15.000 ISK · 1 h 30 min
River Deltafrom 28.000 ISK · 3 h
Family Rafting (West)from 21.990 ISK · 3 h 30 min
Northern Lights 4x4 Tour from Akureyrifrom 34.799 ISK · 2 h 30 minNorthern 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 regionReykjafoss og fosslaug weather and conditions
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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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Varmahlid - Reykir< 1 km - 2
Orlygsstadir4 km - 3
Maelifellshnjukur Spring Early Summer Winter Trail6 km - 4
Haugsnesbardagi - The Battle of Haugsnes7 km - 5
Reykjarhóll, Varmahlíð7 km
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Fuel
- 1
Varmahlíð7 km · 308.7 kr/L - 2
Sauðárkrókur29 km · 310.9 kr/L - 3Sauðárkrókur Borgarflöt29 km · 308.7 kr/L
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Tours
(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 Reykjafoss og fosslaug hike?
The Reykjafoss og fosslaug trail is about 2.6 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 Reykjafoss og fosslaug trailhead?
Reykjafoss og fosslaug 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 Reykjafoss og fosslaug safe to hike alone?
Reykjafoss og fosslaug sits 6.5 km from Varmahlíð, and 5.3 km from Route 1. The uploader rated it easy and it climbs about 56 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 Reykjafoss og fosslaug?
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 · rebefumi / 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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