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Réttarfoss Viewpoint – Katlar Waterfalls loop from Réttarfoss

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Réttarfoss Viewpoint – Katlar Waterfalls loop from Réttarfoss

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Réttarfoss Viewpoint – Katlar Waterfalls loop from Réttarfoss

01:02

3.51km

110m

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: May 14, 2026

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Start point

Parking

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33 m

Parking near Hólmatungur

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The parking lot at Hólmatungur, called Ytra-Þórunnarfjall, offers visitors good access and excellent views. There are marked hiking trails around Hólmatungur, as well as connections to the trails of Dettifoss …

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403 m

Réttarfoss Viewpoint

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Work is underway on a viewing platform from which you can view the Réttarfoss.

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Split ‘Vesturdalur’, ‘Hólmárfossar’ and 'Katlar'

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For the longer walk: take left Vesturdalur, Hólmárfossar. For a shorter walk go straight to Katlar.

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1.53 km

Hallormsstadur viewpoint

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Viewpoint marked on map. Here you have an excellent view of the rock on the other side of the river.

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1.76 km

Katlar Waterfalls

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Katlar, a narrow passage in the river with numerous small and large waterfalls, which plunge over the colorful slopes into the roaring tide.

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1.78 km

View of the Hafragilsfoss Canyon

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3.51 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.73 km

671 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.44 km

770 m

285 m

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Réttarfoss Viewpoint – Katlar Waterfalls loop from Réttarfoss

Parking near Hólmatungur

Réttarfoss Viewpoint

Split ‘Vesturdalur’, ‘Hólmárfossar’ and 'Katlar'

Hallormsstadur viewpoint

Katlar Waterfalls

View of the Hafragilsfoss Canyon

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