Svartifoss, waterfall with basalt columns

The trail climbs a little, but at the end of it all: a majestic waterfall nestled in a setting of basalt columns. Below, a bridge, a rest area, and the hypnotic roar of the waterfall.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 2.35 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 05 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 1,109 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 1,017 ft

  • ▲
    Highest point: 856 ft
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 302 ft

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 315 ft - Skaftafell
  2. 1 : mi 0.47 - alt. 554 ft - Footbridge
  3. 2 : mi 1.17 - alt. 728 ft - Svartifoss
  4. S/E : mi 2.35 - alt. 381 ft - Skaftafell

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