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Seyðisfjarðarkaupstaður

Gufufoss – Seydisfjordur Church loop from Seydisfjordur

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Seyðisfjarðarkaupstaður

Gufufoss – Seydisfjordur Church loop from Seydisfjordur

Moderate

4.6

(49)

176

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Gufufoss – Seydisfjordur Church loop from Seydisfjordur

02:31

9.06km

170m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 8, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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937 m

Bench With View of Seyðisfjörður Valley

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1.32 km

Ytri-Hádegisá Waterfall

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Very idyllic place to rest and relax. From there it is not far (1.5-2 km) to the probably most impressive waterfall in Seydisfjördur, the Gufufoss.

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1.84 km

View of the waterfall near Egilsstaðir

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After a landslide, the waterfall can be admired from a distance.

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4.94 km

Fjarðará

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The Fjarðará is a river in Austerland that makes its way down to Seyðisfjörður in 25 waterfalls (the most famous being Gufufoss).

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5.08 km

Gufufoss

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a short walk leads to the beautiful waterfall, ideal to while away some time before the ferry departs

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8.80 km

Seydisfjordur Church

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Seyðisfjardarkirkja, a beautiful wooden church.

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8.90 km

Rainbow Street and the Blue Church, Seyðisfjörður

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The famous colorful stripe on the way towards the church. One of the most popular photo opportunities in this area.

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9.01 km

Cairn Overlooking Seyðisfjörður

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take a break here 🙂

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9.06 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.56 km

2.40 km

1.28 km

815 m

Surfaces

5.61 km

2.53 km

359 m

292 m

251 m

Elevation

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Weather

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Friday 10 July

14°C

4°C

51 %

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Bench With View of Seyðisfjörður Valley

Ytri-Hádegisá Waterfall

View of the waterfall near Egilsstaðir

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Rainbow Street and the Blue Church, Seyðisfjörður

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