The best walks and hikes in Norðurþing
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Iceland? In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of hikes and walking routes in Norðurþing to bring you the best hiking routes in the region. To see which of our walks in Norðurþing is the right one for you, browse real tips and photos uploaded by other hikers—and see what they had to say about each walk.
Last updated: October 7, 2025
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1. Dettifoss Viewpoint – Selfoss Waterfall loop from Kópasker
3.08km
00:48
20m
30m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.9
(57)
294
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2. Selfoss Waterfall – Dettifoss Viewpoint loop from Kópasker
9.61km
02:55
140m
140m
Expert hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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4.5
(35)
393
hikers
3. Selfoss Waterfall – Jökulsá á Fjöllum loop from Kópasker
2.58km
00:41
20m
20m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.7
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279
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4. View of Ásbyrgi Canyon – View of Ásbyrgi Canyon loop from Kópasker
14.2km
03:55
230m
230m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
5.0
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315
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Intermediate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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161
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6. View of Ásbyrgi Canyon – Botnstjörn loop from Kópasker
8.32km
02:15
110m
110m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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122
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7. Dettifoss – Dettifoss Viewpoint loop from Kópasker
5.35km
01:26
60m
60m
Intermediate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
4.9
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8. Rauðhólar (Jökulsárgljúfur) – Kirkjan Cave loop from Kópasker
7.71km
02:09
150m
150m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.9
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74
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9. Rainbow Street – Skrúðgarður | Húsavík Park loop from Húsavík
11.5km
03:08
170m
170m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.5
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93
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10. Compost Toilets – Dettifoss Viewpoint loop from Kópasker
8.14km
02:09
80m
80m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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