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Hengifoss
Sight · East Iceland
One of Iceland’s tallest waterfalls, streaked with red and black rock layers, reached by a steady climbing trail.
AccessFree · moderate 2km/40–60min uphill hike each way
GPS65.0925, -14.8853
Local tip: Wear sturdy shoes and allow 2 hours round-trip; combine with Litlanesfoss halfway up the same trail.
Near Hengifoss
- Food: Klausturkaffi (7 km)
- Stay: Hótel Hallormsstaður (7 km)
- Fuel: N1 Egilsstaðir (29 km)
- Restrooms: Egilsstaðir (30 km)
- Campsite: Hallormsstaður – Höfðavík (8 km)
More places nearby
Litlanesfoss0.5 km
Hallormsstaðaskógur9.2 km
Atlavík9.7 km
Stuðlagil Canyon20 km
Stuðlafoss20 km- Strútsfoss23 km