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Helgufoss Waterfall – Helgusel loop from Capital Region

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Mosfellsbær

Helgufoss Waterfall – Helgusel loop from Capital Region

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Helgufoss Waterfall – Helgusel loop from Capital Region

04:17

13.8km

470m

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: June 25, 2026

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Bringur

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Parking

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67 m

View of Esja and Móskarðshnjúkar from Stórhóll

Highlight • Viewpoint

An undisturbed view of the Esja and Móskarðshnjúkar.

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4.50 km

Gljúfrasteinn – Halldór Laxness Museum

Highlight • Historical Site

Gljúfrasteinn was the place of residence and work of the Icelandic writer Halldór Laxness.

Information on opening times and entrance fees can be found here:
gljufrasteinn.is/is/um_gljufrastein/fyrir_gesti/opnunartimar

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13.3 km

Helgusel

Highlight • Waterfall

13.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.5 km

1.84 km

1.14 km

342 m

Surfaces

10.1 km

1.84 km

1.52 km

216 m

127 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (460 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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Today

Sunday 12 July

11°C

8°C

58 %

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Helgufoss Waterfall – Helgusel loop from Capital Region

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