Waterfall · The Highlands

Gljúfrasmiður

waterfall of Iceland

Gljúfrasmiður, Iceland
Photo: Evgeniy Metyolkin · CC BY-SA 3.0

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Stay on marked paths, leave no trace and close gates behind you. Driving off-road is illegal in Iceland.

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Quick facts

  • Gljúfrasmiður is 417 km from Reykjavík by road, about 6 h 49 min by car.
  • Gljúfrasmiður is a waterfall in the Icelandic Highlands.
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The facts

Gljúfrasmiður: The facts
From Reykjavík417 km by road, about 6 h 49 min
RegionThe Highlands
Coordinates65.1617° N, 16.2035° W

Getting there

Directions in Google Maps ↗Apple Maps ↗

Directions go to the sight's mapped point. For a mountain, glacier or lake that can be well away from the road, so park only in marked areas and walk from there.

Questions people ask

What is Gljúfrasmiður?

Gljúfrasmiður is a waterfall in the Icelandic Highlands.

Where is Gljúfrasmiður?

Gljúfrasmiður is at 65.1617° N, 16.2035° W, in the Icelandic Highlands. The nearest other sight on our map is Herðubreið, a volcano about 7.3 km away in a straight line.

How far is Gljúfrasmiður from Reykjavík?

Gljúfrasmiður is 417 km from Reykjavík by road, about 6 h 49 min by car.

How do I get to Gljúfrasmiður?

The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Gljúfrasmiður, not to a search for its name.

Does it cost anything to visit Gljúfrasmiður?

We have not verified a fee for Gljúfrasmiður. Some landowners charge for parking or entry, so check the signs on arrival. Iceland's right of public access comes with duties: stay on marked paths and leave no trace.

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Straight-line distance, not driving distance.

Sources

Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. Photographs from Wikimedia Commons, credited individually.

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