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Gljúfrafoss Waterfall in Iceland: Height, Flow, Location, and Tours

July 8, 2022 by Staff Writer

Gljúfrafoss Waterfall in Iceland
Table of Contents show
1 What are the Tourist Activities for Gljúfrafoss Waterfall?
1.1 What are the Hotels for Gljúfrafoss Waterfall?
2 What are the Facts about Gljúfrafoss Waterfall?
2.1 What are the Directions to Gljúfrafoss Waterfall?
2.2 Are there Hike Trails in Gljúfrafoss Waterfall?
2.3 Is there a National Park for Gljúfrafoss Waterfall?
2.4 Which Canyons are Connected to the Gljúfrafoss Waterfall?
2.5 Which Rivers are connected to the Gljúfrafoss Waterfall?

Gljúfrafoss is one of Iceland’s hidden waterfalls. The Gljúfrafoss Waterfall in Iceland falls into a cave over a cracked cliff as it plummets towards the ground. You can only see it ‌fall at the top of the cliff before it disappears down the hill. It isn’t until you hike to the top that you can peer into the cave. There are also hidden paths that allow you into the cave to look at the beautiful waterfall from the bottom.

Gljúfrafoss falls 130 feet (40 meters) and is about 15 feet (5 meters) wide. Its GPS coordinates are 63.6213, -19.9881. You can easily reach the waterfall by taking Route 1 onto Route 249 from Reykjavik.

What are the Tourist Activities for Gljúfrafoss Waterfall?

Gljúfrafoss waterfall is a hidden gem of a tourist attraction that is often overshadowed by other nearby tourist attractions. However, the closest one is just down the road from Gljúfrafoss, and the famed Seljalandsfoss waterfall is quite famous. To reach Gljúfrafoss, you must drive past Seljalandsfoss by several hundred feet.

What are the Hotels for Gljúfrafoss Waterfall?

Since this waterfall is so close to the Ring Road, there are plenty of nearby places to stay the night. These include Stóra-Mörk III, Bru Guesthouse, and Hotel Selja, to name a few.

What are the Facts about Gljúfrafoss Waterfall?

Gljúfrafoss waterfall is one of the smaller waterfalls in Iceland. However, its size doesn’t take away from its beauty. Its name in Iceland translates to ‘the one who lives in the canyon’ in English since the falls are almost entirely obscured by surrounding cliffs and a slot canyon.

What are the Directions to Gljúfrafoss Waterfall?

From Reykjavik, get onto Route 1 or Iceland’s Ring Road. Follow this for about an hour and 45 minutes. Then, turn left on Road Nr. 249 until you pass Seljalandsfoss and see the signs for the Gljúfrafoss waterfall.

Are there Hike Trails in Gljúfrafoss Waterfall?

There is a nearby parking lot to ‌visit the falls. However, you will have to do a short hike into the slot canyon to see the waterfall up close. It is best to be prepared to be very cold and wet as the canyon often fills up with cold mist, and the ground is covered in the flowing stream.

Is there a National Park for Gljúfrafoss Waterfall?

There is not a National Park very close to the waterfall. However, the nature reserve Friðland að Fjallabaki is only a short drive away. Its colored hills and unique landscapes are very popular with hikers.

Which Canyons are Connected to the Gljúfrafoss Waterfall?

Down from Gljúfrafoss, there is a canyon called Gljufrabui. This canyon is another scenic tourist attraction featuring a waterfall and a small pool at the bottom.

Which Rivers are connected to the Gljúfrafoss Waterfall?

The Gljufura River is a small river that runs through the country. It is not known for much else than being the water supply to the hidden waterfall.

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