Brúar Falls (Brúarfoss) – Miðfoss loop from Efsti-Dalur

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Brúar Falls (Brúarfoss) – Miðfoss loop from Efsti-Dalur

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Brúar Falls (Brúarfoss) – Miðfoss loop from Efsti-Dalur

02:24

9.14km

80m

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: August 19, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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3.41 km

View of the Blue River

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From the cliff close to the bridge

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3.42 km

Brúar Falls (Brúarfoss)

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The way to the Bruarfoss is not that easy. The path to the Foss leads over a very slippery and also slimy path in bad weather.

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4.08 km

The Brúarfoss waterfalls, with their central inlet and hundreds of cascades flowing into the river, are an unparalleled natural spectacle, even here in Iceland where everything is incredible. But the waterfall is just the beginning: leaving it behind, you can continue for a trek along the entire river, often with slightly muddy sections, but which pays off with the other waterfalls along the route.

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4.32 km

View of Midfoss Waterfall

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From the free parking lot, the trail started off very well on a paved path. After about 800m-1km, the trail became unpaved and muddy, with trails along the river.

Difficulty: Moderate; sturdy footwear is required.

There is also a paid parking lot. This would also be closer to the waterfall. But that's only half the fun.

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4.36 km

Miðfoss

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Since the Midfoss is almost on the way to the Bruarfoss it would be a shame if you would not stop here for a short while.

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4.85 km

Bláplungufoss Waterfall

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When it rains it is muddy, so wear sturdy shoes.

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4.86 km

Mystic Birch Forest

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6.12 km

Trail to Hlauptungufoss

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Imposing way to the Hlauptungufoss

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9.14 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.43 km

2.73 km

1.23 km

645 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.46 km

2.81 km

2.18 km

530 m

115 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

Weather

Today

Tuesday 13 October

6°C

1°C

66 %

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Comments

August 18, 2025,Wanderung

Beautiful and impressive hike.
Easy difficulty level.
Very beautiful waterfalls!
The return journey was muddy in places.
Highly recommended!

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Brúar Falls (Brúarfoss) – Miðfoss loop from Efsti-Dalur

View of the Blue River

Brúar Falls (Brúarfoss)

Trail to Midfoss

View of Midfoss Waterfall

Miðfoss

Bláplungufoss Waterfall

Mystic Birch Forest

Trail to Hlauptungufoss

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