Glymur
Glymur is Iceland’s second highest waterfall at 198m. It was long regarded as the tallest waterfall in Iceland until being surpassed with a new falls in 2011.
The waterfall is situated at the end of the Hvalfjörður. Since the opening of the tunnel under this fjord, most people bypass the area. However, Hvalfjörður is one of the most beautiful places to drive in Iceland with its tall mountains and forests, so we definitely recommend that you take the drive and stop at Glymur waterfall.
The river Botnsá runs from the lake Hvalvatn and then falls down alongside the mountain Hvalfell into a steep canyon. An hours hike is required before it comes into view but the walk is amazing and the waterfall and the view over Hvalfjordur is completely worth it.
From the parking area, the trail begins by walking on a road marked by rocks. A few hundred meters up the road, the trail drops over a small cliff face and descends through a cave down to the river. There is a small, thin wooden pole over the river where travelers can cross to the eastern side. The walk is a lot of fun and especially to walk through the cave and cross the river on the wooden pole.
The hiking to see the best view of the waterfall and back takes 2–3 hours.
The waterfall is situated at the end of the Hvalfjörður. Since the opening of the tunnel under this fjord, most people bypass the area. However, Hvalfjörður is one of the most beautiful places to drive in Iceland with its tall mountains and forests, so we definitely recommend that you take the drive and stop at Glymur waterfall.
The river Botnsá runs from the lake Hvalvatn and then falls down alongside the mountain Hvalfell into a steep canyon. An hours hike is required before it comes into view but the walk is amazing and the waterfall and the view over Hvalfjordur is completely worth it.
From the parking area, the trail begins by walking on a road marked by rocks. A few hundred meters up the road, the trail drops over a small cliff face and descends through a cave down to the river. There is a small, thin wooden pole over the river where travelers can cross to the eastern side. The walk is a lot of fun and especially to walk through the cave and cross the river on the wooden pole.
The hiking to see the best view of the waterfall and back takes 2–3 hours.