Waterfall · South Iceland
Tröllkonuhlaup
waterfall in Iceland
Before you go
Stay on marked paths, leave no trace and close gates behind you. Driving off-road is illegal in Iceland.
Areas can be closed at short notice to protect them. Check the official page before travelling.
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Quick facts
- Tröllkonuhlaup is 133 km from Reykjavík by road, about 1 h 58 min by car.
- The nearest town to Tröllkonuhlaup is Hella.
- Tröllkonuhlaup is a waterfall in South Iceland.
The facts
| Nearest town | Hella |
|---|---|
| From Reykjavík | 133 km by road, about 1 h 58 min |
| Region | South Iceland |
| Coordinates | 64.0697° N, 19.7748° W |
Getting there
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 Tröllkonuhlaup?
Tröllkonuhlaup is a waterfall in South Iceland.
Where is Tröllkonuhlaup?
Tröllkonuhlaup is at 64.0697° N, 19.7748° W, in South Iceland. The nearest town is Hella. The nearest other sight on our map is Fossabrekkur, a waterfall about 1.2 km away in a straight line.
How far is Tröllkonuhlaup from Reykjavík?
Tröllkonuhlaup is 133 km from Reykjavík by road, about 1 h 58 min by car.
How do I get to Tröllkonuhlaup?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Tröllkonuhlaup, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Hella.
Does it cost anything to visit Tröllkonuhlaup?
We have not verified a fee for Tröllkonuhlaup. 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.
Where can you swim near Tröllkonuhlaup?
The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Hella & Pool, about 43 minutes' drive from Tröllkonuhlaup. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door. Also within reach: World Class Selfoss & Pool (63 min), World Class Árbær & Pool (103 min).
Soak here afterwards
- World Class Hella & Pool43 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
On the way back
- World Class Selfoss & Pool63 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Árbær & Pool103 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Breiðholt & Pool106 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Mosfellsbær - Gym & Pool107 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Laugar & Pool110 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- Sky Lagoon113 min driveper visit with LifePass
- World Class Seltjarnarnes - Gym & Pool117 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
Nearby sights
All sights →Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
FossabrekkurWaterfall · 1.2 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: Bromr
BúrfellVolcano · 3.2 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: TenOfAllTrades(talk)StórkonugrófCanyon · 3.5 km
ÞjófafossWaterfall · 4.7 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: Grunkhead
SámsstaðamúliMountain · 4.9 kmCC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: Jerzy Strzelecki- HellismannaleiðHike · 4.9 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: Bromr
Sources
Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. Photographs from Wikimedia Commons, credited individually.
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- Wikidata (CC0-1.0)
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