Gjárfoss loop from Gjáin í Þjórsárdal

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Gjárfoss loop from Gjáin í Þjórsárdal

Easy

4.9

(15)

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Gjárfoss loop from Gjáin í Þjórsárdal

00:41

2.46km

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 4, 2026

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Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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18 m

View of Gjáin Valley and Waterfalls

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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417 m

Gjárfoss

Highlight • Waterfall

2.46 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.44 km

1.00 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

977 m

857 m

585 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

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Saturday 10 October

5°C

1°C

31 %

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