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Hengifoss Waterfall

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Hengifoss Waterfall

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    1. Hengifoss Waterfall – Hengifoss Waterfall loop from Reyðarfjörður

    4.61km

    01:54

    240m

    240m

    Intermediate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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    September 6, 2017

    The Hengifoss is the fourth highest waterfall in Iceland with a height of 118 m. In the lava background of the waterfall one finds reddish, grainy layers of clay, which are formed of volcanic ash (Tephra). The reddish color is obtained by the contained iron oxide.

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      August 3, 2018

      Very impressive rock formations (the waterfall itself is not that spectacular)!

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        June 26, 2023

        It's best to come here in the morning/morning, when the mountain doesn't cast any shadows and you can see the different layers of rock glowing.

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