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Thorufoss

Reykjavík Area0.7 kmEasyGPS track

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64.2632°N, 21.3737°W · Reykjavík Area

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Getting there
Road 48 (Kjósarskarðsvegur)
Off the main road
0 km from Route 48
Nearest town
Reykjavíkurborg — 18.1 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
30 km in a straight line
What else is close
514 mapped places within 20 km

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Thorufoss weather and conditions

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4°Clight drizzle · feels 0°C3 m/sgusts 79 h 50 mdaylight · 08:16 – 18:06
In season now · Winter in IcelandBlue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 min
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Cars & campers

−12%exclusive discountFree cancellationKEF airport pickup 24/74.8
Dacia Duster 4x4
SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

Cheapest real 4WD in the fleet — gravel, the Westfjords and easy summer F-roads without truck prices.

TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol/diesel
Seats5
Drive4WD
From
5,355 kr6,300 kr/day
Reserve −12%
VW Caravelle
9-seater

VW Caravelle

Whole family or friend group in one car — gear in the back, room to stretch.

TransmissionAutomatic
FuelDiesel
Seats9
Drive2WD
From
12,750 kr15,000 kr/day
Reserve −12%
Key Camper Wild Duo
Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

Sleep right by the trailhead, wake up at the falls — F-road ready from mid-June.

TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol
Sleeps2
Drive4WD
From
5,304 kr6,240 kr/day
Reserve −12%

Photos & videos

Thorufoss — photo by Agnieszka Mol / WikilocPhoto: Agnieszka Mol / Wikiloc / wikiloc.com
Thorufoss — photo by Agnieszka MolPhoto: Agnieszka Mol / wikiloc.com
Þórufoss Waterfall Walk | Iceland | Natural SoundIceland Roads & Trails
Thorufoss — photo by Agnieszka MolPhoto: Agnieszka Mol / wikiloc.com
Thorufoss Waterfall Hike in Iceland #travel #hiking #wanderlustHvammsvík Hot Springs
Þórufoss Walking Tour 🇮🇸MONKEY WITH A GIMBAL
Golden Circle, step 1: Þórufoss waterfallOff we go
Thorufoss / Þórufoss Waterfall Icelandbunte-ansichten.de
Meðalfellsvatn Lake Area & Þórufoss Waterfall, IcelandRadek7001

Nearby

km column = your drive

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  2. 2Trollafoss8 km
  3. 3Moskardshnjukar And Trollafoss10 km
  4. 4Esja E W Moskardshnukar Hatindur Habunga Thverfellshorn10 km
  5. 5Moskardshnjukar Medafellsvatn Day 1 Of 210 km
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Waterfalls

  1. 1Þórufoss< 1 km
  2. 2Pokafoss5 km
  3. 3Folaldafoss8 km
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Hot springs

  1. 1Natural hot pot near Mosfellsbær14 km
  2. 2Geothermal hot spring near Kjósarhreppur15 km
  3. 3Geothermal hot spring near Mosfellsbær18 km
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Fuel

  1. 1Mosfellsbær19 km · 279.8 kr/L
  2. 2Bjarkarholt19 km · 310.9 kr/L
  3. 3Langitangi19 km · 310.8 kr/L
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Supermarkets

  1. 1Nettó19 km
  2. 2Krónan19 km
  3. 3Bónus19 km
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Frequently
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questions

How long is the Thorufoss hike?
The Thorufoss trail is about 0.7 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 Thorufoss trailhead?
Thorufoss is in Reykjavík Area. 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 Thorufoss safe to hike alone?
Thorufoss sits 18 km from Reykjavíkurborg, and 0 km from Route 48. The uploader rated it easy and it climbs about 23 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 Thorufoss?
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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All hikes301 hikes in Reykjavík Area, mapped with photos, distances and live conditions
Iceland nowfrom 19 Sep 06:10
8°C · overcastWind 2 m/sRing Road (R1) openAurora Kp 2.67Daylight 07:02 – 19:39Webcams