Fardagafoss Waterfall – View of Egilsstaðir loop from Egilsstaðir

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Fardagafoss Waterfall – View of Egilsstaðir loop from Egilsstaðir

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5.0

(2)

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Fardagafoss Waterfall – View of Egilsstaðir loop from Egilsstaðir

03:19

10.5km

260m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 2, 2026

Tips

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 4.15 km for 378 m

After 4.69 km for 1.15 km

After 6.01 km for 378 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

1.10 km

Bridge Over the River in Iceland

Highlight • Bridge

1.33 km

View of river and mountains

Highlight • Viewpoint

4.14 km

Fardagafoss Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

4.45 km

Second Waterfall on the Way to Fardagafoss

Highlight • Waterfall

Just on the way to Fardagafoss

Tip by

5.25 km

Fardagafoss Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

With a little surefootedness you can walk behind the waterfall

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5.31 km

View of Egilsstaðir

Highlight • Viewpoint

5.57 km

Pussy Willow

Highlight • Natural

5.78 km

View of Egilsstaðir

Highlight • Viewpoint

10.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.75 km

2.73 km

2.54 km

950 m

323 m

227 m

Surfaces

4.95 km

2.19 km

1.78 km

1.51 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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Fardagafoss Waterfall – View of Egilsstaðir loop from Egilsstaðir

Bridge Over the River in Iceland

View of river and mountains

Fardagafoss Trailhead

Second Waterfall on the Way to Fardagafoss

Fardagafoss Waterfall

View of Egilsstaðir

Pussy Willow

View of Egilsstaðir

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