![]() ![]() Most tourists drive to Dettifoss and hike the short loop connecting Dettifoss (Europe’s most powerful waterfall) and Selfoss (also very impressive). ![]() #4: Dettifoss, Selfoss, and Hafragilsfoss Dettifoss, Europe's most powerful waterfall Looking back on the fjord you will have incredible views of the river, meadows, valley and mountains in the distance over the fjord below. Hike to as many waterfalls as you like, or continue all the way to the lake at the top. The trail switches between flat hiking to a short climb every 5-10 minutes as you gain elevation in alternating chunks. Every 10-15 minute you will pass a new waterfall or section of cascades as you climb up out of the fjord, plateau by plateau. Get Started #3: Waterfalls up to Vestdalur Lake (Seydisfjordur) Waterfalls along the trail above Seydisfjordur in the East Fjords (photo by Chris McCarty)įrom the northern side of Seydisfjordur (East Fjords) follow the trail towards Vestdalsvatn Lake, about 2-3 hours away. Here you will pass another 26 waterfalls (give or take) along “waterfall way”, the first section of the 25km trail to Thórsmörk. Leave the crowds behind by hiking the beginning of the Fimmvörðuháls Trail along the eastern bank of Skógá river. But don’t just snap some pictures and drive on to the next place, spend some time climbing the stairs to the left of the falls where you can reach the top for a different perspective. You can reach the base by a short detour from Route 1 where you can park within eyeshot of the misty falls. Skogafoss is one of the largest waterfalls in Iceland (25m wide, 60m tall) and also one of the most popular. #2: Skogafoss (+ 26 more along “Waterfall Way”) Skogafoss at the beginning of "waterfall way" ![]() Once you reach the top of the falls, you have the option to wade across the river (go further upstream where it’s a bit calmer) or continue up to Hvalfell summit to increase the hike to a 10km loop. There are a few steep/slippery sections where you’ll find a rope for support.Įnjoy the incredible views back towards Hvalfjordur, one of the prettiest fjords. The trail crosses into a lava cave, through a river (over cables for support), and up along a mossy narrow canyon. Follow the dirt road to the parking lot where you will begin the 5.5km out and back hike with some of the best views anywhere in the region. Iceland’s tallest waterfall (198m) remains hidden in a narrow canyon about 1 hour northeast of Reykjavik. Read here for some impressive waterfalls without a hike #1: Glymur: Iceland’s Tallest Glymur falls pours into the narrow canyon below (photo by Chris McCarty) All can be reached within a couple of hours where you will find yourself far away from the larger tourist crowds. Small posts marked the trail, but it was impossible to get lost because the glacier is visible from miles away.Below are some of the best waterfall hikes in Iceland. A flat march through low, hardy bushes and flowering mountain plants takes around half an hour to reach the glacier lake. The walk from the visitor’s centre to the glacier outlet at Skaftafellsjökull is the easiest hike to do. The Skaftafellsjökull, to get a good look at the Vatnajökull glacier and the glacier lake, and then the Svartifoss, to see the basal column waterfall. Kjós (29.8km round trip, 8-10 hours), an incredible rocky valley.įor those with limited time, and don’t want to do some of the epic hikes, I recommend doing two, back-to-back.Morsárjökull (20.9km round trip, 6-7 hours). ![]()
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