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65.1109°N, 21.0973°W · West Iceland
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Getting there- Road 701 (Hrútatunguvegur)
Off the main road- 4.1 km from Route 68
Nearest town- Laugarbakki — 26.8 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 115 km in a straight line
What else is close- 38 mapped places within 20 km
Tours that include Waterfall
Puffin Tour from Seyðisfjörður with Gufufoss Waterfall & East Iceland Villagefrom 26.990 ISK · 5 h
Blue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 min
Golden Circle and Laugarás Lagoon Lerki Admissionfrom 23.039 ISK · 9 h 30 min
Dynjandi Waterfall & Farm Tour from Isafjordur Portfrom 17.990 ISK · 3 h 30 min
Buggy and Natural Baths in Reykjadalurfrom 68.900 ISK · 5 h
South Coast day tour in a small groupfrom 20.990 ISK · 10 h
Glacier Hike Experience on Sólheimajökull Glacier - Meet on locationfrom 15.990 ISK · 3 h
Golden Circle & Kerið from Reykjavík in minibusfrom 16.800 ISK · 7 h 30 min
Katla Ice Cave South Coast - Day Tour from Reykjavikfrom 37.532 ISK · 12 h
Into The Glacier - From Húsafellfrom 27.900 ISK · 4 h
Snowmobile on Langjökull Glacier - Meet us in Husafellfrom 33.490 ISK · 2 hGolden Circle and Laugarás Lagoon Lerki Admissionfrom 23.039 ISK · 9 h 30 minAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionWaterfall weather and conditions
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In season now · Winter in IcelandInto The Glacier - From Húsafellfrom 27.900 ISK · 4 hAll 1,648 tours
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km column = your drive
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Selárgil3 km - 2
Selárgil við Fögrubrekku í Hrútafirði3 km - 3
Miklagil á Holtavörðuheiði í botni Hrútafjarðar5 km - 4
Miklagil á Holtavörðuheiði5 km - 5
Frá Brandagili í Hrútafirði að Húk í Miðfirði6 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Geothermal hot spring near Húnaþing vestra16 km
- 2Natural hot pot near Húnaþing vestra17 km
- 3Grafarlaug26 km
Fuel
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Staðarskáli4 km · 310.9 kr/L - 2
Laugarbakki26 km · 279.8 kr/L - 3Búðardalur31 km · 308.7 kr/L
Supermarkets
- 1Krambúð31 km
- 2Kaupfélag Vestur-Húnvetninga32 km
- 3Kaupfélag Steingrímsfjarðar66 km
Tours
Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountainfrom 17.656 ISK · 6 hours 30 minutes
From Grundarfjörður Port: Private Snaefellsness Tourfrom 269.900 ISK · 8 hours 
Grundarfjörður Cruise Tour: Snæfellsnes Peninsula from the portfrom 24.500 ISK · 5 hours 30 minutes
Frequently
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How long is the Waterfall hike?
The Waterfall trail is about 5.3 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 Waterfall trailhead?
Waterfall is in West 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 Waterfall safe to hike alone?
Waterfall sits 27 km from Laugarbakki, and 4.1 km from Route 68. The uploader rated it easy and it climbs about 142 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 Waterfall?
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.
Data & sources
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PhotographyHero & gallery photography · JuanK1719 / 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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