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Compost Toilets – Selfoss Waterfall loop from Dettifoss

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Compost Toilets – Selfoss Waterfall loop from Dettifoss

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Compost Toilets – Selfoss Waterfall loop from Dettifoss

00:30

1.90km

20m

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 27, 2026

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Start point

Parking

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47 m

Dettifoss West Parking Lot

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Ample parking and a toilet block

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61 m

Compost Toilets

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It looks better than it is. Practical, but disgusting in the summer. Unfortunately, it's too small for the crowds that gather there. If you're in a hurry, it's probably welcome. …

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109 m

Jökulsárgljúfur National Park

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Filming location of the blockbuster “Prometheus”.. Never ever been so wet… Rain horizontally…

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975 m

Selfoss Waterfall

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Selfoss is a beautiful waterfall, located in the Jökulsá á Fjöllum river, upstream from the powerful Dettifoss. This waterfall is approximately 13 meters high and 100 meters wide. Selfoss is …

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1.90 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

855 m

699 m

296 m

Surfaces

996 m

834 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Saturday 27 June

14°C

6°C

24 %

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Compost Toilets – Selfoss Waterfall loop from Dettifoss

Dettifoss West Parking Lot

Compost Toilets

Jökulsárgljúfur National Park

Selfoss Waterfall

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