Hengifoss East Iceland

Hengifoss East Iceland Hengifoss is one of the highest waterfalls in Iceland, measuring 128 m falling from the plateau.

Hengifoss (Hanging Falls) is one of Iceland’s highest waterfall. It is quite powerful making a lot of noise as the massive amounts of water plunge down the 394 feet into a brown-and-red-colored canyon. The basaltic strata surrounding The Hengifoss are interesting because of the thin, red layers of clay between the basaltic lavas. Fossilized trunks of coniferous trees, sensitive to cold, and lignite, which depict warmer climates during the latter part of Tertiary. It is possible to walk or rather climb behind it to inspect a small cave. The walk up to the waterfalls is relatively easy and well worth the effort.

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23/07/2026

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F909 að Snæfellsskála er nú formlega opinn!
Ræsið við skálann skemmdist í leysingum, þangað til að búið er að laga ræsi, er vaðið eingöngu fært jeppum.

Nánari upplýsingar veita landaverðir í Snæfellsskála í síma 842-4367 eða í Snæfellsstofu á milli 10-17 alla daga.

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Road F909 to Snæfellsskáli is now officially open.

A culvert near the hut was damaged during the spring thaw. Until repairs have been completed, the river crossing is accessible to 4x4 jeeps only.

For further information, please contact the rangers at Snæfellsskáli by phone at +354 842 4367, or visit Snæfellsstofa, which is open daily from 10:00 to 17:00.

Fræðsluganga með landverði alla virka daga kl. 10Interpretive walk with a ranger every weekday at 10 AM
16/06/2026

Fræðsluganga með landverði alla virka daga kl. 10

Interpretive walk with a ranger every weekday at 10 AM

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