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Miðfoss – Brúar Falls (Brúarfoss) loop from Bruarfoss

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Miðfoss – Brúar Falls (Brúarfoss) loop from Bruarfoss

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Miðfoss – Brúar Falls (Brúarfoss) loop from Bruarfoss

01:38

6.28km

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: July 31, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

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442 m

Trail to Hlauptungufoss

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Imposing way to the Hlauptungufoss

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1.18 km

Mystic Birch Forest

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2.20 km

Miðfoss

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Since the Midfoss is almost on the way to the Bruarfoss it would be a shame if you would not stop here for a short while.

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2.24 km

View of Midfoss Waterfall

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From the free parking lot, the trail started off very well on a paved path. After about 800m-1km, the trail became unpaved and muddy, with trails along the river.

Difficulty: Moderate; sturdy footwear is required.

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3.14 km

Brúar Falls (Brúarfoss)

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The way to the Bruarfoss is not that easy. The path to the Foss leads over a very slippery and also slimy path in bad weather.

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3.14 km

View of the Blue River

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From the cliff close to the bridge

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4.58 km

Bláplungufoss Waterfall

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When it rains it is muddy, so wear sturdy shoes.

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6.26 km

Brúarfoss Trailhead

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6.28 km

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6.21 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.40 km

679 m

181 m

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Comments

June 11, 2023,🇮🇸 1.Tag - Island - Brúarfoss
With a campervan 3000km through Iceland incl. Westfjords. Travel period 25.5.-07.6.2023.

Beautiful hiking trail along the river past smaller waterfalls (e.g. Midfoss) to the largest, Bruarfoss.
In front of it is a great wooden bridge over the river, from where you have a great view of the waterfall.

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August 19, 2022,Island: Hlauptungofoss
A few info:

Basically not a difficult hike. Simple elevation profile.
Depending on the weather, the first part can get quite muddy when it rains.
Otherwise you can see 3 small waterfalls, the first of which is probably the most beautiful.


Children from 3 years quite possible. But no stroller.

Have fun!

Some information:

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Very cool waterfalls. At approx. 6.5 km, this is not very time-consuming but really nice.

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June 6, 2025,Bruarfoss Island
Many people only know the upper part with the actual Bruarfoss waterfall.
But the full beauty is revealed along the river with its "haha" waterfalls and rapids.
The turquoise color is amazing...

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I invite you Iceland adventurers to a very nice 3 waterfall hike. A flat path along the river, which lures you with its bright turquoise water to the noisy waterfalls and once there, each of the 3 is really an experience for the eye. Even when the sun is not always pure, the colors are enormous and the contrasts are …

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I would only go to the waterfall if it hasn't rained for a long time, as the ground seems to get muddy quickly.

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June 25, 2025,Wandern
Easy to do even in rainy weather, a bit slippery in places but wonderful views, we were lucky, no crowds!

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