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Iceland

View of Glymur Waterfall – View of Glymur Waterfall loop from Glymur og Leggjabrjótur

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Iceland

View of Glymur Waterfall – View of Glymur Waterfall loop from Glymur og Leggjabrjótur

Moderate

5.0

(1)

18

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View of Glymur Waterfall – View of Glymur Waterfall loop from Glymur og Leggjabrjótur

02:32

6.24km

290m

Mountaineering

Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 18, 2026

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1.35 km

Glymur Cave

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The ground in the cave is very uneven and there is a high risk of falling. A flashlight or headlamp will help.

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1.51 km

Glymur

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1.52 km

Log Bridge River Crossing

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A beam and a wire rope must be enough: it goes over the approximately 8 m wide river.

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1.67 km

View of Glymur Canyon

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It is worth stopping at the various vantage points and taking in the gorge. Do not leave children unattended. Danger of falling!

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2.17 km

View of Glymur Waterfall

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An impressive natural spectacle.

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2.70 km

View of Glymur Waterfall

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This is the last and sixth (fifth marked on the map) viewpoint on the climb. Here you already have a nice overview of the upper reaches of the Botnsá.

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3.13 km

Second River Crossing on the Glymur Canyon Loop

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Anyone who uses the circular path of the Glymur Gorge can cross the river for the second time around here. Due to the rocky ground, it is very unpleasant. I …

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3.14 km

Botnsá River Crossing Above Glymur

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At the top, the river is calm and wide and can be waded through without any problems under normal conditions. Light slippers are useful here, as is a towel to …

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6.24 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.47 km

624 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.17 km

1.92 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Friday 3 July

11°C

3°C

29 %

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