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Reykjadalur Hot Spring River – Djúpagilsfoss Waterfall loop from Varmá

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Reykjadalur Hot Spring River – Djúpagilsfoss Waterfall loop from Varmá

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Reykjadalur Hot Spring River – Djúpagilsfoss Waterfall loop from Varmá

06:33

21.1km

570m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 26, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 2.49 km for 9 m

After 3.73 km for 58 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

1

1.73 km

Geothermal Area Near Krýsuvík

Highlight • Natural Monument

2

4.97 km

Steaming Fumarole

Highlight • Natural Monument

Mosquitoes, lots of mosquitoes, fly net is not bad

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3

15.3 km

Reykjadalur Geothermal Area

Highlight • Natural Monument

Constant bubbling and hissing, colors that seem otherworldly and a slight H2S smell in the air - that's when you understand where all the legends come from.

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4

16.4 km

View of Reykjadalur Valley

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The valley can be left on a gravel path or ascent at the end of the valley to continue the hike. It offers a breathtaking view of the steaming valley. …

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5

16.7 km

Hot spring in the Reykjadalur Valley

Highlight • Natural Monument

From this bank we see a beautiful red colored source.

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6

17.0 km

Reykjadalur Hot Spring River

Highlight • River

The bathing area is beautifully situated between two plank banks. Here you can find a suitable place to bathe. The higher the warmer. Do you think it's too hot? You …

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7

18.6 km

Djúpagilsfoss Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

Djúpagilsfoss is a beautiful waterfall located in the Reykjadalur Valley in Iceland. The name Djúpagilsfoss literally means “Deep Gorge Waterfall”, which refers to the Djúpagil, the gorge in which it …

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8

19.0 km

Reykjadalur - The "Steam" Valley

Highlight (Segment) • Natural Monument

The walk to Drottningarhola and the warm water river in Reykjadalur is approximately 3 km long and takes approximately 45-60 minutes one way, with plenty of opportunities for photo stops …

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21.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.7 km

4.66 km

348 m

246 m

122 m

Surfaces

11.8 km

7.16 km

1.81 km

151 m

122 m

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Highest point (390 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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