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View from Selfoss to Dettifoss – Selfoss Waterfall (East Side) loop from Dettifoss

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View from Selfoss to Dettifoss – Selfoss Waterfall (East Side) loop from Dettifoss

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4.9

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373

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View from Selfoss to Dettifoss – Selfoss Waterfall (East Side) loop from Dettifoss

01:16

3.78km

60m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 15, 2026

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Parking

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413 m

Dettifoss

Highlight • Waterfall

Absolute must see.

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957 m

Dettifoss, Selfoss og Hafragilsfoss

Nature Reserve

1.34 km

View from Selfoss to Dettifoss

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful hiking trail that you have to look for yourself. You can only partially see the wooden flakes.

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1.99 km

Selfoss Waterfall (East Side)

Highlight • Waterfall

You don't have to go very far to see two impressive waterfalls one after the other. It's definitely worth it!

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3.65 km

View of Jökulsárgljúfur Canyon

Highlight • Canyon

Indescribably beautiful canyon with the 3 beautiful waterfalls.

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3.78 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.48 km

222 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.84 km

591 m

236 m

115 m

Elevation

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Tuesday 19 May

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View from Selfoss to Dettifoss – Selfoss Waterfall (East Side) loop from Dettifoss

Dettifoss

View from Selfoss to Dettifoss

Selfoss Waterfall (East Side)

View of Jökulsárgljúfur Canyon

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