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Selfoss Waterfall – Dettifoss Viewpoint loop from Dettifoss

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Selfoss Waterfall – Dettifoss Viewpoint loop from Dettifoss

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Selfoss Waterfall – Dettifoss Viewpoint loop from Dettifoss

02:55

9.61km

140m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 2, 2026

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Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 2.86 km for 3.06 km

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58 m

Jökulsárgljúfur National Park

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Filming location of the blockbuster “Prometheus”.. Never ever been so wet… Rain horizontally…

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924 m

Selfoss Waterfall

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Selfoss is a beautiful waterfall, located in the Jökulsá á Fjöllum river, upstream from the powerful Dettifoss. This waterfall is approximately 13 meters high and 100 meters wide. Selfoss is …

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1.96 km

Dettifoss Viewpoint

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The mist of water vapor rising above a desert of ash and rocks announces the presence of Dettifoss, one of the most beautiful waterfalls in the country. It is the …

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2.87 km

Rocky Ascent in Vatnajökull National Park

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this trail is challenging. Here is a rock wall to climb over rocks.

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4.33 km

Hafragilsfoss Waterfall

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4.89 km

Hafragílsfoss

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This waterfall is located 2 km from Dettifoss. The waterfall is clearly visible from the east bank, but a walk of 6 km (3 hours) is required. This 27 m high waterfall is located downstream and is also worth seeing.

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9.24 km

Picnic area with drinking water near Dettifoss

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Fresh drinking water on site.

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9.57 km

Dettifoss West Parking Lot

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Ample parking and a toilet block

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9.61 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.15 km

3.06 km

1.29 km

116 m

Surfaces

7.68 km

950 m

816 m

174 m

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Highest point (340 m)

Lowest point (280 m)

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