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The best walks and hikes in Norðurþing

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Want to go hiking in Norðurþing to explore more of this corner of

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: November 21, 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.

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2. Selfoss Waterfall – Dettifoss Viewpoint loop from Kópasker

9.61km

02:55

140m

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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3. View of Ásbyrgi Canyon – View of Ásbyrgi Canyon loop from Kópasker

14.1km

03:54

230m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. View from Selfoss to Dettifoss – Selfoss Waterfall (East Side) loop from Kópasker

3.78km

01:16

60m

Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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5. View of Ásbyrgi Canyon – Botnstjörn loop from Kópasker

8.32km

02:15

110m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Hljóðaklettar Rock Formations – Kirkjan Cave loop from Kópasker

2.87km

00:46

30m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Rauðhólar (Jökulsárgljúfur) – Kirkjan Cave loop from Kópasker

7.71km

02:09

150m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Dettifoss – Dettifoss Viewpoint loop from Kópasker

5.35km

01:26

60m

Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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9. Rainbow Street – Skrúðgarður | Húsavík Park loop from Húsavík

11.5km

03:08

170m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Compost Toilets – Dettifoss Viewpoint loop from Kópasker

8.14km

02:09

80m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best walks and hikes in Norðurþing

1. Dettifoss Viewpoint – Selfoss Waterfall loop from Kópasker

2. Selfoss Waterfall – Dettifoss Viewpoint loop from Kópasker

3. View of Ásbyrgi Canyon – View of Ásbyrgi Canyon loop from Kópasker

4. View from Selfoss to Dettifoss – Selfoss Waterfall (East Side) loop from Kópasker

5. View of Ásbyrgi Canyon – Botnstjörn loop from Kópasker

6. Hljóðaklettar Rock Formations – Kirkjan Cave loop from Kópasker

7. Rauðhólar (Jökulsárgljúfur) – Kirkjan Cave loop from Kópasker

8. Dettifoss – Dettifoss Viewpoint loop from Kópasker

9. Rainbow Street – Skrúðgarður | Húsavík Park loop from Húsavík

10. Compost Toilets – Dettifoss Viewpoint loop from Kópasker

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