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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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Helgusel – Helgufoss Waterfall loop from Capital Region

01:36

5.82km

90m

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: April 22, 2026

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Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

63 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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2.80 km

Helgusel

Highlight • Waterfall

3

2.91 km

Helgufoss Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

B

5.82 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.79 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.67 km

111 m

< 100 m

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