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Skógafoss – Entlang des Flusses Runde von Vestmannaeyjabær

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Skógafoss – Entlang des Flusses Runde von Vestmannaeyjabær

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October 10, 2021

Skógafoss – Entlang des Flusses Runde von Vestmannaeyjabær

Moderate

04:10

13.5km

3.2km/h

520m

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

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1.03 km

Skógafoss

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The Skóga River flows down the slopes and ends in a series of twenty waterfalls, the last of which, the Skógafoss, falls from a 61m high cliff, painted green by the vegetation.

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3.31 km

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 …

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4.92 km

Skógá

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Gluggafoss is the twelfth major waterfall that you can see if you walk along the path upstream from Skógafoss. After passing Kæfufoss there is a long stretch of trail where …

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5.59 km

Wonderfull pathway along the many waterfalls of River Skoga

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6.75 km

View of Eyjafjallajökull Glacier

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The higher you climb on Skógar, the better the view of the snow-capped mountains and the ice cap in the distance becomes. This alone makes it worth walking at least as far as the bridge.

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10.9 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) …

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11.3 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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12.2 km

Fimmvörðuháls Trail Signpost

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Follows the river upstream passing several more cascades and smaller waterfalls.

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13.5 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

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12.3 km

1.01 km

169 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.8 km

1.01 km

351 m

319 m

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Skógafoss – Entlang des Flusses Runde von Vestmannaeyjabær

Skógafoss

Skálabrekkufoss

Skógá

Wonderfull pathway along the many waterfalls of River Skoga

View of Eyjafjallajökull Glacier

Fremri-Fellsfoss

River Section on the Laugavegur Trail

Fimmvörðuháls Trail Signpost

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