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Brúar Falls (Brúarfoss) – Miðfoss loop from Midfoss

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Brúar Falls (Brúarfoss) – Miðfoss loop from Midfoss

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Brúar Falls (Brúarfoss) – Miðfoss loop from Midfoss

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: February 14, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

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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1.08 km

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 …

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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.

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7.09 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.86 km

226 m

Surfaces

5.28 km

922 m

881 m

Elevation

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Brúar Falls (Brúarfoss) – Miðfoss loop from Midfoss

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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