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Djúpagilsfoss Waterfall – Reykjadalur Hot Spring River loop from Varmá

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Djúpagilsfoss Waterfall – Reykjadalur Hot Spring River loop from Varmá

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Djúpagilsfoss Waterfall – Reykjadalur Hot Spring River loop from Varmá

02:49

9.41km

280m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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726 m

The first hot springs

Highlight • Natural Monument

Pretty soon there is a side road to the first hot springs.

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891 m

Reykjadalur - The "Steam" Valley

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The walk to Drottningarhola and the warm water river in Reykjadalur is approximately 3 km long and takes approximately 45-60 minutes one way, with plenty of opportunities for photo stops …

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2.33 km

View of the Valley

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Great views from the wide (sometimes a bit steeper) path through the valley.

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2.45 km

Djúpagilsfoss is a beautiful waterfall located in the Reykjadalur Valley in Iceland. The name Djúpagilsfoss literally means “Deep Gorge Waterfall”, which refers to the Djúpagil, the gorge in which it …

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4.73 km

Small Waterfall Near Reykjadalur Hot Springs

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A rather modest waterfall, but a beautiful one. The path to it is recognizable, but somewhat more difficult.

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4.78 km

Hot spring in Reykjadalur (Steam Valley)

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After a marked path to the source of the Reykjadalsá turns into a rock gorge, we can walk to the steam columns and marvel at another fascinating geothermal area with solfatars, mud and hot springs.

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5.01 km

Hot spring in the Reykjadalur Valley

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From this bank we see a beautiful red colored source.

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5.34 km

Reykjadalur Hot Spring River

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The bathing area is beautifully situated between two plank banks. Here you can find a suitable place to bathe. The higher the warmer. Do you think it's too hot? You …

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9.41 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.96 km

301 m

101 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.69 km

2.87 km

2.72 km

101 m

Elevation

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Highest point (300 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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The first hot springs

Reykjadalur - The "Steam" Valley

View of the Valley