This waterfall, about 1.5km from the parking lot, you should definitely visit. Due to the basalt formations, this 20m high waterfall has something mystical.

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Hinter dem Horizont

March 24, 2020

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The Svartifoss flows over an edge that is formed by uniform basalt columns. It is not the only waterfall in Iceland of this type, but it is clearly the most beautiful. A visit is practically a must, especially in winter, as the long icicles and bluish shimmering ice sculptures create a unique winter backdrop.

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haertera

February 3, 2022

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The hiking trail to the waterfall is well developed. If you then go further to the plateau, it becomes quieter and rougher again. It's worth a visit.

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1. Svartifoss – View of Svartifoss from above loop from Skaftafell

4.39km

01:18

130m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Hundafoss – View of Svartifoss from above loop from Skaftafell

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. View of Svartifoss from above – Svartifoss loop from Skaftafell

5.88km

01:45

170m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 200 m

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Skaftafell-Nationalpark, Island

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Location: Sveitarfélagið Hornafjörður, Iceland

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Svartifoss

1. Svartifoss – View of Svartifoss from above loop from Skaftafell

2. Hundafoss – View of Svartifoss from above loop from Skaftafell

3. View of Svartifoss from above – Svartifoss loop from Skaftafell

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