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Hengifoss Waterfall and Colorful Rock Layers

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Hengifoss Waterfall and Colorful Rock Layers

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Hengifoss Waterfall and Colorful Rock Layers

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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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    April 22, 2024

    The black and red striped wall of the plateau is beautiful.
    A red sediment layer, also known as a “red bed”, is a type of sedimentary rock that is predominantly red in color due to the presence of ferric oxides.

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      November 30, 2023

      A hike to Hengifoss is worth it. The colorful rock layers and the high waterfall are just great. It's now very overcrowded and the path has been badly developed - but it's still beautiful.

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        March 22, 2023

        From a geological point of view, one of the most exciting waterfalls in Iceland and well worth seeing. The hike does not present any problems, you should only bring a minimum of physical condition.

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