Hike · North Iceland
Dettifoss trail
Dettifoss – gönguleið
Leads to: Dettifoss
Quick facts
- Dettifoss trail is 534 km from Reykjavík by road, about 7 h 53 min by car.
- The Dettifoss trail route is 2.4 km there and back (1.2 km one way) and takes about 30 min to walk.
- The nearest town to Dettifoss trail is Mývatn.
- Dettifoss trail is a hike in North Iceland.
The facts
| Distance | 1.2 km one way |
|---|---|
| Walking time | 30 min there and back |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Nearest town | Mývatn |
| From Reykjavík | 534 km by road, about 7 h 53 min |
| Region | North Iceland |
| Coordinates | 65.8199° N, 16.4115° 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.
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.
Questions people ask
What is Dettifoss trail?
Dettifoss trail is a hike in North Iceland.
Where is Dettifoss trail?
Dettifoss trail is at 65.8199° N, 16.4115° W, in North Iceland. The nearest town is Mývatn. The nearest other sight on our map is Dettifoss, a waterfall about 1.1 km away in a straight line.
How far is Dettifoss trail from Reykjavík?
Dettifoss trail is 534 km from Reykjavík by road, about 7 h 53 min by car.
How do I get to Dettifoss trail?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Dettifoss trail, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Mývatn.
How long does the Dettifoss trail hike take?
The Dettifoss trail route is 2.4 km there and back (1.2 km one way) and takes about 30 min to walk. It is rated easy. Walking times are estimates from the route's distance and climb, not a guarantee.
Where does the Dettifoss trail route lead?
The Dettifoss trail route leads to Dettifoss.
Does it cost anything to visit Dettifoss trail?
We have not verified a fee for Dettifoss trail. 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 Dettifoss trail?
The nearest place to get in warm water is Forest Lagoon, about 112 minutes' drive from Dettifoss trail. It is a premium venue, from ISK 4,500 per visit on a LifePass. Also within reach: World Class Skólastígur Akureyri & Pool (120 min).
— After this
Soak here afterwards
On the way back
- 112 min driveISK 4,500 per visit with LifePass
- 120 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
Nearby sights
Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
Sources
Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. Photographs from Wikimedia Commons, credited individually.
- OpenStreetMap (ODbL-1.0)
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