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Brúar Falls (Brúarfoss) – Miðfoss loop from Bruarfoss Waterfall

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Brúar Falls (Brúarfoss) – Miðfoss loop from Bruarfoss Waterfall

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Brúar Falls (Brúarfoss) – Miðfoss loop from Bruarfoss Waterfall

02:36

9.87km

90m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 9, 2026

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Start point

Parking

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1.06 km

Brúar Falls (Brúarfoss)

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The way to the Bruarfoss is not that easy. The path to the Foss leads over a very slippery and also slimy path in bad weather.

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1.07 km

View of the Blue River

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From the cliff close to the bridge

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6.38 km

Trail to Hlauptungufoss

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Imposing way to the Hlauptungufoss

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7.53 km

Miðfoss

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Since the Midfoss is almost on the way to the Bruarfoss it would be a shame if you would not stop here for a short while.

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8.60 km

From the free parking lot, the trail started off very well on a paved path. After about 800m-1km, the trail became unpaved and muddy, with trails along the river.

Difficulty: Moderate; sturdy footwear is required.

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8.84 km

Trail to Midfoss

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The Brúarfoss waterfalls, with their central inlet and hundreds of cascades flowing into the river, are an unparalleled natural spectacle, even here in Iceland where everything is incredible. But the …

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9.87 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.37 km

2.59 km

1.29 km

622 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.27 km

2.74 km

2.19 km

1.33 km

233 m

111 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Sunday 28 June

14°C

7°C

98 %

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Brúar Falls (Brúarfoss) – Miðfoss loop from Bruarfoss Waterfall

Brúar Falls (Brúarfoss)

View of the Blue River

Brúarfoss Trailhead

Trail to Hlauptungufoss

Mystic Birch Forest

Miðfoss

View of Midfoss Waterfall

Trail to Midfoss

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