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Brúar Falls (Brúarfoss) – Miðfoss loop from Bruarfoss Parking

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Brúar Falls (Brúarfoss) – Miðfoss loop from Bruarfoss Parking

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Brúar Falls (Brúarfoss) – Miðfoss loop from Bruarfoss Parking

01:51

7.09km

50m

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: August 4, 2026

Waypoints

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Parking

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420 m

View of the Blue River

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From the cliff close to the bridge

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430 m

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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The Brúarfoss waterfalls, with their central inlet and hundreds of cascades flowing into the river, are an unparalleled natural spectacle, even here in Iceland where everything is incredible. But the waterfall is just the beginning: leaving it behind, you can continue for a trek along the entire river, often with slightly muddy sections, but which pays off with the other waterfalls along the route.

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1.86 km

Bláplungufoss Waterfall

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

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3.12 km

Trail to Hlauptungufoss

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Imposing way to the Hlauptungufoss

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4.72 km

Mystic Birch Forest

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5.73 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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5.78 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.

There is also a paid parking lot. This would also be closer to the waterfall. But that's only half the fun.

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End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.17 km

908 m

Surfaces

5.28 km

1.56 km

240 m

Elevation

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Comments

July 7, 2022,ISLAND-Zu den drei Wasserfällen des Brúará.

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

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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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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 22, 2022,🇮🇸Island - Die drei Wasserfälle der Brúará

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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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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August 31, 2023,🇮🇸 - Südland :: Wanderung zum Brúarfoss 31.08.2023

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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Brúar Falls (Brúarfoss) – Miðfoss loop from Bruarfoss Parking

View of the Blue River

Brúar Falls (Brúarfoss)

Trail to Midfoss

Bláplungufoss Waterfall

Trail to Hlauptungufoss

Mystic Birch Forest

Miðfoss

View of Midfoss Waterfall

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