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Glymur Waterfall
About Glymur Waterfall
Glymur 瀑布是 Hvalfjörður 一座 198 米高的壮观瀑布，距离雷克雅未克约一小时车程。徒步旅行需要通过原木或涉水穿越Botnsá河，并爬上一条穿过小洞穴和沿着狭窄悬崖小路的小径。奖励是瀑布坠入狭窄峡谷的壮丽景色。环形步道全长约7公里，难度适中。
🐉 The Hidden Folk of Glymur Waterfall
Local folklore tells of hidden people (huldufólk) who live in the cliffs surrounding Glymur Waterfall. According to legend, these elves protect the waterfall and its surroundings. Travelers who show respect to nature may catch glimpses of mysterious lights near the falls at dusk, believed to be the hidden folk tending to their homes in the rocks.
📖 History
格莱穆尔 (Glymur) 长期以来一直被认为是冰岛最高的瀑布，高达 198 米，直到 2007 年左右，斯卡夫塔费尔 (Skaftafell) 的莫萨冰原 (Morsárjökull) 冰川退缩，露出了 227 米高的莫萨瀑布 (Morsárfoss)。格莱穆尔 (Glymur) 仍然是冰岛最壮观、最有价值的徒步目的地之一。
✈️ Why Visit
Trail passes through cave and along cliff edges
💡 Did You Know?
Was Iceland's tallest until Morsárfoss revealed in 2007
Key Facts
198-meter waterfall — was Iceland's tallest until Morsárfoss was revealed
Requires river crossing via log bridge or wading
The trail passes through a cave and along cliff edges
Circular trail of about 7 km, moderately challenging
🕐 Best Time
June–August (river crossing required)
🚗 Access
In Hvalfjörður, 1 hour from Reykjavík. Parking at Botnsdalur.
⏱ Duration
3–4 hours (round trip)
📍 GPS Location
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