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Skálabrekkufoss – Steinbogafoss loop from Skogafoss

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Skálabrekkufoss – Steinbogafoss loop from Skogafoss

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Skálabrekkufoss – Steinbogafoss loop from Skogafoss

02:22

7.52km

280m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 2, 2026

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Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 2.08 km for 51 m

After 5.45 km for 51 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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796 m

Hestavaðsfoss Waterfall

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From the Skógafoss you can continue walking along the Skogargil gorge, where there are even more waterfalls. 45' extra walk.

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1.23 km

Alt: 140m It is the second waterfall one encounters when walking upstream from the Skógafoss waterfall. The waterfall is located about 600 meters above Skógafoss (or about 400 meters beyond Hestavaðsfoss).
The river makes a nearly 90-degree bend to the west at Fosstorfufoss, dropping 34 feet (about 10 meters) over a vaguely horseshoe-shaped ridge. Although most of the water first slides over a cascade and spreads over a ledge, it then turns around and falls over the cliff away from the hiking trail. This creates a unique view where the water seems to come directly towards the viewer before changing direction.

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1.58 km

River Section on the Laugavegur Trail

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The Laugavegur trail is known for its breathtaking landscapes and numerous waterfalls, making it a popular choice for hikers looking to experience Iceland's natural beauty.

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1.87 km

Niklasfoss

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Nice long drawn out Fossi, but just one of many, many more.

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3.12 km

Skálabrekkufoss

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Skálabrekkufoss is a spectacular waterfall in Iceland, located along the Skógá River. It is the eighth waterfall encountered when hiking upstream from Skógafoss along the famous Laugavegur trail. Skálabrekkufoss stands out from the previous waterfalls on the route with its impressive drop of 141 feet (about 43 meters) into a deep, narrow and rather precarious amphitheater surrounded by rugged volcanic rocks.

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3.22 km

Kæfufoss

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Kæfufoss is the ninth waterfall located on the lower reaches of the Skógá River. It is a beautiful waterfall located just upstream and around the corner from the impressive Skálabrekkufoss. Kæfufoss falls 46 feet (about 14 meters) over a wide shelf in a quasi-funnel shape, as the river encounters two ridges at perpendicular angles, forming a distinct V-shape in its first dip, then along the bedrock at the bottom of the waterfall slides.

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3.77 km

Skógafoss

Nature Reserve

5.16 km

Fremri-Fellsfoss

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Fremri-Fellsfoss is an impressive and the fifth significant waterfall encountered when walking upstream from the Skógafoss waterfall along the famous Laugavegur trail. The waterfall plunges 48 feet (about 14.6 meters) into a narrow part of the canyon, generating a fair amount of spray. Alt 270m

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5.89 km

Steinbogafoss

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Alt 250m Steinbogafoss is a waterfall that you encounter when you walk upstream from Skógafoss along the famous Laugavegur trail. It is the third major waterfall you encounter on this route. Steinbogafoss drops about 25 feet (about 7.6 meters) in a uniform, curtain-like style that extends to about 65 feet (about 20 meters) in width.
The waterfall is easily viewed from the trail, about 900 meters past the summit of Skógafoss and about 400 meters beyond the previous waterfall.

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7.52 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.87 km

347 m

139 m

129 m

Surfaces

3.45 km

3.36 km

347 m

328 m

Elevation

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Weather

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Wednesday 9 September

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Comments

July 6, 2022,Skogafoss & Sisters - Wasserfälle am Skógá. Island

A lively short tour and yet only the beginning of one of the most famous trekking routes in Iceland. One beautiful waterfall follows the next. From Skogafoss you can follow the river for about 8 km. Already after 1 km you leave the tourist masses behind. Everyone decides when to turn back depending on their condition and desire. I turned …

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June 13, 2023,🇮🇸 3.Tag - Island - Skógafoss

Unbelievably pretty. If you have walked up the 400+ steps, be sure to continue on the hiking trail. It is followed by many beautiful waterfalls and one escapes the tourist crowds at this easily accessible spot.

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December 31, 2021,Am Fluss Skoga! Start skogafoss.

I wish you all a happy and healthy new year.
That was our New Years Eve hike.
I would recommend this to anyone who visits this area. It's amazingly beautiful. Unfortunately Komoot went on strike yesterday and didn't record the tour.
Anyone traveling in the south of Iceland should go to Heimaey, one of the Westman Islands. It is wonderful …

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Skálabrekkufoss – Steinbogafoss loop from Skogafoss

Hestavaðsfoss Waterfall

Fosstorfufoss

River Section on the Laugavegur Trail

Niklasfoss

Skálabrekkufoss

Kæfufoss

Fremri-Fellsfoss

Steinbogafoss

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