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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: April 15, 2026

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Vatnajökulsþjóðgarður

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Start point

Parking

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20 m

River Crossing to Eldgjá Canyon

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

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113 m

Norðari-Ófærá River and Ófærufoss Waterfalls in Vatnajökull National Park

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

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2.18 km

Ófærufoss Waterfall

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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

4.43 km

Norðari-Ófæra

Lake

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

Elevation

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Highest point (500 m)

Lowest point (430 m)

Weather

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Friday 22 May

5°C

2°C

84 %

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Ófærufoss Waterfall loop from Ófærufoss

River Crossing to Eldgjá Canyon

Norðari-Ófærá River and Ófærufoss Waterfalls in Vatnajökull National Park

Ófærufoss Waterfall

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