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Helgusel – Helgufoss Waterfall loop from Capital Region

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Helgusel – Helgufoss Waterfall loop from Capital Region

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4.6

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Helgusel – Helgufoss Waterfall loop from Capital Region

03:30

11.1km

410m

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: June 10, 2026

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Start point

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1

457 m

Gljúfrasteinn – Halldór Laxness Museum

Highlight • Historical Site

Gljúfrasteinn was the place of residence and work of the Icelandic writer Halldór Laxness.

Information on opening times and entrance fees can be found here:
gljufrasteinn.is/is/um_gljufrastein/fyrir_gesti/opnunartimar

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3.19 km

Helgusel

Highlight • Waterfall

3

3.31 km

Helgufoss Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

4

5.55 km

View of Esja and Móskarðshnjúkar from Stórhóll

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An undisturbed view of the Esja and Móskarðshnjúkar.

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9.83 km

Vindhóll

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B

11.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.25 km

1.41 km

344 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.18 km

1.44 km

216 m

127 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (470 m)

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