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Seyðisfjarðarkaupstaður

Gufufoss – Rainbow Road loop from Seydisfjordur

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Iceland

Seyðisfjarðarkaupstaður

Gufufoss – Rainbow Road loop from Seydisfjordur

Moderate

4.6

(46)

159

hikers

Gufufoss – Rainbow Road loop from Seydisfjordur

02:46

9.93km

190m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 15, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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937 m

Bench With View of Seyðisfjörður Valley

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1.77 km

View of the waterfall near Egilsstaðir

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After a landslide, the waterfall can be admired from a distance.

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2.68 km

Klambrafoss

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4.87 km

Fjarðará

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The Fjarðará is a river in Austerland that makes its way down to Seyðisfjörður in 25 waterfalls (the most famous being Gufufoss).

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5.01 km

Gufufoss

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a short walk leads to the beautiful waterfall, ideal to while away some time before the ferry departs

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9.69 km

Rainbow Road

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You have to be lucky to get a deserted photo here. It's best to do it very early or after 7 p.m. when there are no cruise ships at anchor.

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9.77 km

Rainbow Street and the Blue Church, Seyðisfjörður

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The famous colorful stripe on the way towards the church. One of the most popular photo opportunities in this area.

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9.88 km

Cairn Overlooking Seyðisfjörður

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take a break here 🙂

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9.93 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.30 km

2.34 km

1.31 km

941 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.27 km

2.01 km

364 m

264 m

Elevation

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Highest point (120 m)

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Weather

Today

Monday 18 May

4°C

-1°C

43 %

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Gufufoss – Rainbow Road loop from Seydisfjordur

Bench With View of Seyðisfjörður Valley

View of the waterfall near Egilsstaðir

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Rainbow Road

Rainbow Street and the Blue Church, Seyðisfjörður

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