Gjárfoss – Stöng Viking Longhouse loop from Stöng

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Gjárfoss – Stöng Viking Longhouse loop from Stöng

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5.0

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Gjárfoss – Stöng Viking Longhouse loop from Stöng

00:50

3.09km

40m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.24 km

Gjárfoss

Highlight • Waterfall

1.31 km

Frozen Stream Crossing

Highlight • River

1.64 km

View of Gjáin Valley and Waterfalls

Highlight • Viewpoint

The view is great, but the descent into this great valley is a must

Tip by

2.74 km

Stöng Viking Longhouse

Highlight • Historical Site

Impressive size when compared with the Viking house Eiríksstaðir, for example.

Tip by

3.09 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.98 km

1.07 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.89 km

1.09 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Saturday 10 October

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