The three waterfalls: Hlauptungufoss, Midfoss and Bruarfoss

This walk to Bruarfoss waterfall will take you first past Hlauptungufoss and Midfoss, along a well-defined, easy-to-follow and mainly flat path. The blue colour of the Bruar river is unique.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 6.22 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 50 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 32 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 32 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 126 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 94 m

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Description of the walk

Park in the car park at the starting point.

(S/E) Walk north with Route 37 behind you and climb over the fence using the wooden steps.

(1) Leave the main path and take the shortcut on the right, then rejoin the main path that runs alongside the Bruarà stream. After about 800 metres, the gravel path will become a dirt track, which is very muddy.

(2) The muddy path ends here and you will arrive at Hlauptungufoss. Many visitors stop here thinking that this is Bruarfoss and do not continue along the path. To continue the walk towards Bruarfoss, take the narrow path heading north.

(3) Pass Midfoss and continue north on the main road until you reach Bruarfoss waterfall.

(4) Once at Bruarfoss waterfall, turn around and take the same path you took on the way there to return to the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 94 m - Official car park for Bruarfoss waterfall
  2. 1 : km 0.15 - alt. 94 m - Shortcut
  3. 2 : km 1.7 - alt. 111 m - Hlauptungufoss
  4. 3 : km 2.18 - alt. 116 m - Midfoss
  5. 4 : km 3.11 - alt. 126 m - Bruarfoss
  6. S/E : km 6.21 - alt. 94 m - Official car park for Bruarfoss waterfall

Notes

Part of the route is very muddy and slippery. You will need to walk on the sides of the path to avoid getting too bogged down. Please wear suitable footwear/boots.

Reviews and comments

4.5 / 5
Based on 2 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.5 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.5 / 5
Route interest
4.5 / 5
User 1118658

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 14, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

We have been using Visorando for several years and have always been very satisfied

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verocc

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 02, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Very pretty route, simple and pleasant. Very busy car park, walk attracts many walkers. Far from Thingvellir, closer to Selfoss.

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