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Ófærufoss Waterfall loop from Ófærufoss

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Ófærufoss Waterfall loop from Ófærufoss

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Ófærufoss Waterfall loop from Ófærufoss

01:38

4.99km

140m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Vatnajökulsþjóðgarður

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

20 m

River Crossing to Eldgjá Canyon

Highlight • River

We were traveling with a Suzuki Jimny, so the water crossings are no problem

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2

113 m

Norðari-Ófærá River and Ófærufoss Waterfalls in Vatnajökull National Park

Highlight (Segment) • Waterfall

Upstream to the right you come to Ófærufossar - a waterfall worth seeing and an insider tip

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3

2.18 km

Ófærufoss Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

This waterfall is a must for those traveling with a 4x4 vehicle. Far away from the tourist crowds, it is a jewel in the landscape. In fine weather, a constant rainbow is formed.

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2.94 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

4.43 km

Norðari-Ófæra

Lake

B

4.99 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.05 km

1.87 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.05 km

1.79 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Lowest point (430 m)

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Sunday 11 October

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-2°C

33 %

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