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Reykjadalur Hot Spring River – Djúpagilsfoss Waterfall loop from Varmá

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Reykjadalur Hot Spring River – Djúpagilsfoss Waterfall loop from Varmá

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Reykjadalur Hot Spring River – Djúpagilsfoss Waterfall loop from Varmá

06:13

21.2km

570m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 14, 2026

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Parking

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1.73 km

View of Reykjadalur Valley

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The valley can be left on a gravel path or ascent at the end of the valley to continue the hike. It offers a breathtaking view of the steaming valley. …

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16.7 km

Hot spring in the Reykjadalur Valley

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From this bank we see a beautiful red colored source.

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17.0 km

Reykjadalur Hot Spring River

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The bathing area is beautifully situated between two plank banks. Here you can find a suitable place to bathe. The higher the warmer. Do you think it's too hot? You …

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18.7 km

Djúpagilsfoss is a beautiful waterfall located in the Reykjadalur Valley in Iceland. The name Djúpagilsfoss literally means “Deep Gorge Waterfall”, which refers to the Djúpagil, the gorge in which it …

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19.1 km

Reykjadalur - The "Steam" Valley

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The walk to Drottningarhola and the warm water river in Reykjadalur is approximately 3 km long and takes approximately 45-60 minutes one way, with plenty of opportunities for photo stops …

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20.4 km

The first hot springs

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Pretty soon there is a side road to the first hot springs.

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21.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.4 km

284 m

268 m

126 m

101 m

Surfaces

16.9 km

2.19 km

1.98 km

101 m

Elevation

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Highest point (390 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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