
Hengifoss Hiking Trail
Hengifoss is 128 meters high waterfall
Hiking Easy
- Distance
- 4.8 km
- Ascent
- 355 m
- Descent
- 354 m
- Duration
- 1-2 hrs
- Low Point
- 29 m
- High Point
- 319 m
- Gradient
- 11˚

Apart from having recently been re-defined as Iceland's second-highest waterfall, the Hengifoss is particularly picturesque. The layers between numerous Tertiary lava strata yield a reddish color particularly salient in the cliffs around Hengifoss. Moreover, underway towards Hengifoss, the Litlanesfoss presents impressive stands of basalt columns on both sides of the gorge.
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Description
Usually, the climb ends well below Hengifoss, at a point where it can easily be admired without crossing the river. However, if the flow is scarce - as is often the case in autumn - it is feasible to go closer and even enter a shallow cave behind the waterfall. There is an easy walking path from the highway to Hengifoss, it takes 40-60 minutes to walk from the parking lot to the waterfall.
Difficulty
Easy
Walking along a well-kept trail that’s mostly flat. No obstacles are present.
Best time to visit
Features
- Picturesque
- Dog friendly
- Water features
- Family friendly