Hengifoss Waterfall
Hengifoss Waterfall
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Ron S
New York City, NY5,782 contributions
July 2023 • Couples
The right side trek (facing the waterfalls) has pretty steep parts so shoes with good traction soles are a must. The view are nice providing a few spots to take a stunningly sharp picture. The parking is free.
Written 22 July 2023
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travelrads
New York City, NY547 contributions
July 2023
Longer and steeper hike than we expected. The last approximately 25% of the hike is over a stony poorly defined path strewn with slippery boulders. However, should be ok for a person of average fitness and agility, just take your time. The 360 degree views on the way up and down are astounding. You will pass littlefoss on the way up a small waterfall. At the end of the trail there is a viewing platform with a great vista of the waterfall. If one likes they can walk over additional boulders to get closer to the falls. Interesting waterfall, tall and surrounding earth has colored striations due to different mineral layers. We took the left hand side trail (as facing the trailhead) on the way up a steady climb. We took the other side on the way down. Different views overall less steep but punctuated with steeper intervals.
Written 7 August 2023
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Lisa
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June 2022
The Hengifoss Waterfall hike is well worth it. It's a longer and steeper hike than we expected. I highly recommend going all the way to the top. The multicolored layers of rock are different than anything I've ever seen. Litlanesfoss Waterfall is near the lower part of the hike, but getting all the way to Hengifoss and back takes an hour or more.
Note: In June, there was a food truck at the base of the hike called Hengifoss Food Truck which had amazing waffles and ice cream. With few places to eat in the area, it was fantastic to have a food option. The waffles and ice cream were beyond delicious.
Note: In June, there was a food truck at the base of the hike called Hengifoss Food Truck which had amazing waffles and ice cream. With few places to eat in the area, it was fantastic to have a food option. The waffles and ice cream were beyond delicious.
Written 2 January 2023
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haanahh
Prague, Czech Republic257 contributions
Sept 2020
It is around 3km hike one way to Hengifoss to a steep hill. The hike is breathtaking and worth doing. On the way there is another waterfall to admire. When we visited it was very strong wind, so it was harder to walk, but we really enjoyed it at the end. Make sure you have proper shoes as at some point closer to the waterfall you need to cross water through rocks and there is a high chance you end up stepping into it.
Written 19 January 2021
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jjluke
Calgary, Canada2,047 contributions
May 2024 • Couples
The return hike to see Hengifoss and Litlanesfoss was definitely worth the 2 hours, 15 minutes round trip, with lots of breaks and stopping fort pictures. The incline is a bit of a challenge, and as you think you're at the end, there is more to go still. Once at the top, you have to go further of course to see the picturesque Litlanesfoss. I am always about "good bang for buck" when it comes to effort and reward, and the higher than normal effort here yields a fantastic reward (weather permitting of course). Some useful tips include ensuring you have waterproof shoes/gear when traversing through the upper parts where you have to go through some wet areas. Hiking poles will help ease the burden some, both going up and down the slope, as well as through the water. Bring snacks and water as there are few amenities there (construction at the base when we went). Be sure to wear sunscreen with sunny conditions as there is zero shade. And finally, be sure to budget the time to experience the full hike, as well as the time to get to/from the main road. Parking can get busy there, but there was no cost to us. If you found this information helpful, please kindly consider giving a thumbs up!
Written 22 July 2024
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jockette22
Utah68 contributions
Oct 2021 • Couples
The waterfalls and basalt formations were really spectacular, however, the hike was less fun. It is pretty close to just straight up the mountain. We were unfortunately there while there was a bad, icy wind. It made the already tough hike harder. The terrain is a mostly dirt path, with times of walking on small rocks.
Written 2 October 2021
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Izabela
Iceland121 contributions
Aug 2020 • Friends
The waterfall is spectacular.
We walked up to the waterfall about 1,5 hours. We were really lucky with the weather, it was about 25°. It was worth the walk 100%. The view is something else.
It is about 1h drive from Egilsstaðir, and there are many attractions on the way and you can grab a bite in Skriðuklaustur, about 10 min. Away. Also really beautiful place.
We walked up to the waterfall about 1,5 hours. We were really lucky with the weather, it was about 25°. It was worth the walk 100%. The view is something else.
It is about 1h drive from Egilsstaðir, and there are many attractions on the way and you can grab a bite in Skriðuklaustur, about 10 min. Away. Also really beautiful place.
Written 22 March 2021
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Megan K
Chicago, IL45 contributions
July 2022
It took us (two women in late 20's/early 30's) about 1 hour to hike to the waterfall. The hardest part of the hike is at the beginning, as it starts out steep. As you go, it becomes less steep. About 2/3 of the way to the waterfall, you'll have a pretty good view of the falls and there's a bench. If you wanted to, you could stop there. At this point, the path becomes more narrow and muddy. We kept going. The muddy trail took us a small river. We weren't sure if we were supposed to keep going, but there was rope along the path and the rope continued so we stepped on rocks to cross the river. After the river, there are larger rocks and boulders that you need to climb over. Once again, I wasn't sure if the path continued, but we saw other people ahead and more rope so we kept going.
When the path ends, you'll know. There's a green sign that says "end of path." It was a very fulfilling hike.
We were able to hike back to our car in about half the time, going downhill was easier!
I highly recommend this hike!
When the path ends, you'll know. There's a green sign that says "end of path." It was a very fulfilling hike.
We were able to hike back to our car in about half the time, going downhill was easier!
I highly recommend this hike!
Written 7 August 2022
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RaczDavidBarbi
Debrecen, Hungary82 contributions
Sept 2022
A relatively long and tiring hike leads to Hengifoss waterfall, but there is Litlanesfoss waterfall in the middle of the trail. There is a built path leading up and there were relatively many people. We prefer more adventurous hikes, so the trail was not our favorite, although it was beautiful.
Written 27 September 2022
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Avux99
Cheshire, UK1,734 contributions
Sept 2023 • Solo
I had to really summon up the will to hike this after a long drive from the south coast in & out of the Eastfjords before driving on to my accommodation in Seydisfjordur. I’m glad I did. I really wanted to see this striped waterfall. It’s a steep uphill hike but thankfully not too long at just over a mile each way. You can actually see the top half of the waterfall from the start of the hike. You have the option of taking the left or right hand paths up (facing Hengifoss), if you take the right hand one, you will have to cross the bridge further up to cross over to the left hand track. I went up the left hand side then coming down I crossed the bridge to come down the rest of the way on the other side. There are WC facilities here (though no running water as at Sept 2023). They are upgrading the visitor facilities. There is the Hengifoss Snack Van available also. On the day I visited it was windy so the water was getting blown around a bit instead of falling steadily down. You also have the bonus of Litlanesfoss & it’s basalt columns half way up.
Written 10 September 2023
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Ciao,
Faro un viaggio in Islanda alla fine di Aprile e mi piacerebbe visitare questa cascata. E Non avendo una macchian 4X4 mi chiedevo se il parcheggio dove inizia il sentiero per la cascata era raggiungile senza difficolta?
Grazie
Gabriella
Written 26 January 2019
Senza problemi. Tutte le più famose e turistiche cascate sono raggiungibili con un auto normale. Attenta alle condizioni assicurative perché molte strade sono ancora sterrate
Written 28 January 2019
I plan to visit Iceland in July. What is the best time of day to visit Hengifoss Waterfall? I want to photograph the falls but don't want to have harsh shadows on the rocks. When would the best sun be and when might it be completely in the shadows.
Written 31 December 2017
With Iceland’s Weather it’s never predictable. From our experience, you need to take time and spend there at least couple of hours, the weather might change any moment and you need to have your camera ready.
We were first part of the day and when we came it was very cloudy but in an hour the sun came out and we got so many nice pictures! The waterfall is beautiful in any lighting!
Written 1 January 2018
peter2780
Blue Mountains, Australia
2,220 contributions
The nearest road is bitumen, so yes, you will be able to get there in a 2WD. From the parking area to the waterfall is a 45 minute walk, up hill.
Written 18 May 2017
Helman05
Reno, Nevada
We will be going to Iceland the first weeks of March 2017. Will there still be a lot of snow here during that time of year? Are the road pretty safe to drive or really icy normally in March?
Written 7 December 2016
Locals recommend tourists not driving in winter/ dark months. I'm not sure regarding what the weather conditions will be in march. We visited in July.
Written 27 December 2016
Tin-fang D
Kaohsiung, Taiwan
I am going to Egilsstadir nest June by bus. I want to visit Hengifoss Waterfall ,as I only have two half days ,would you please give some good sugestions.
Written 30 September 2016
Tin-fang D
Kaohsiung, Taiwan
How long for the walking from Egilsstadir to Hengifoss Waterfall ?
Written 30 September 2016
Tin-fang D
Kaohsiung, Taiwan
I am going to Egilsstadir nest June by bus. I want to visit Hengifoss Waterfall ,as I only have two half days ,would you please give some good sugestions.
Written 30 September 2016
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