Glymur Waterfall

We went here in winter, only with equipment like Grödel doable because there are icy parts all over! The crossings of the river might be actually easier than in summer, but obviously you have to make sure the ice is big enough! We had a great and stunning hike, especially as we were the only people there and the views are just amazing!

An incredible falls and gorge that was one of our most memorable trips while traveling all around Iceland. Easy and large parking lot when you arrive. Then the initial hike itself is interesting, with rocky cliffs, a descent through a cave, and a river crossing on top of a fallen log. Recommend good mobility and fitness as you make your way down into the valley and then ascending along the cliff side to get a closer view of the falls. After crossing the river, the hike up along the right side increases in difficulty and is pretty steep at parts. A few small stream crossings takes you to multiple vista points numbered 4-7 as you progressively get higher and closer to the falls. The gorge is gorgeous for lack of better words. The vibes are ethereal and the numerous Northern Fulmar birds nest on the cliff faces. Seeing the birds flying around with the tall waterfall backdrop made it feel like a movie, where the protagonist crests into a whole new and magical world. We ended up stopping and turning around at checkpoint #6 and did not make it all the way up to #7. Highly recommend a visit here as it will be a highlight for sure.

A stunning hike, gorgeous views, impressive waterfall, and easier than many seem to suggest. First river crossing has a log and a cable, so fairly straightforward. Second one you need to walk through the river (it is shallow and pretty slow) so ideally take your shoes off. At its deepest it reached miss shin for me. You can also decide to go up to the summit and go back down the same way, avoiding the second river crossing. Went counter-clockwise. Strongly recommended.

Not the easiest hike, but definitely worth going! It takes around 1.5h one way to get to the highest viewpoint and another 30 minutes to get all the way to the top! There’s also a small cave, and a little wooden beam that you have to cross the river with at the beginning of the hike. There’s also a free parking.

Just a beautiful drive up along the coast to the parking lot, and then the hike itself was amazing, a must-do for those that are able. Our three kids(8,10,12) loved it. The cave and the log crossing near the beginning were great, and the hike itself travels up the right side of the falls providing loads of ridiculously beautiful photo opps along the way, some of which aren't for the faint of heart as safety barriers are nowhere to be found. We did wade across the river atop the falls which was fun, and then came down the other side. Trail up is easily followed, there are a few options coming down and the one we took hugged the side of the falls. Need to be in decent shape to do this hike, and give yourself at least 2-3 hours to enjoy it.

One of my favorite things I did in Iceland. I did the full hike, crossed the river on top with bare feet and took the path back to the car on the other side. It took me about 3 hours. I didn’t take long stops. It’s a moderately difficult hike, mainly because of the climb and rocky terrain. I loved this.

Stunning hike with incredible views along the route! Up to the top viewpoint and back it took ~3 hours, and had several steep inclines that were made significantly easier by having proper shoes. Don’t forget to fill up your water bottle at the top with the freshest water in Iceland 🤍

One of the best day hikes I've ever done. Beautiful, not too difficult, and rather short (4-5 hours). It does require a steep climb and a barefoot walk crossing the river but definitely worth it!