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Sveitarfélagið Hornafjörður

View of Svartifoss from above – Sjónarnípa viewpoint loop from Skaftafell

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Sveitarfélagið Hornafjörður

View of Svartifoss from above – Sjónarnípa viewpoint loop from Skaftafell

Moderate

4.8

(20)

189

hikers

View of Svartifoss from above – Sjónarnípa viewpoint loop from Skaftafell

02:22

7.51km

300m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 26, 2026

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Vatnajökulsþjóðgarður

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

985 m

Hundafoss

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Hundafoss is a waterfall in southern Iceland, located in the Skaftafell/Vatnajökull National Park. The name 'Hundafoss' means 'Dog Waterfall' in Icelandic, which refers to a local legend where dogs dragged from the farms by the river sometimes fell over the waterfall. It is the highest and first of three waterfalls encountered on the popular hiking trail to Svartifoss in the national park.

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2

985 m

View of Svartifoss and the Coast

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the black basaltic waterfall.

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3

1.18 km

Magnúsarfoss

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Hikers visiting Svartifoss will encounter two waterfalls on the way to the main attraction: Magnúsarfoss and Hundafoss. The Magnúsarfoss is the smaller of the two, measuring about 10 meters (about 32 feet) high. This is about half the height of Svartifoss. Despite its proximity to this popular natural attraction, Magnúsarfoss tends to have fewer visitors, meaning you can relax and enjoy yourself without the crowds. The best view is from the eastern bank.

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4

1.79 km

View of Svartifoss from above

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Preview of the waterfall

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5

2.72 km

View of the gorge and river in Vatnajökull National Park

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6

4.04 km

Sjónarnípa viewpoint

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Beautiful view of the Sjaftafellsjökull, but we also have a fantastic view of the highest mountain in Iceland, the Hvannadalshnúkur, which rises majestically above the Skaftafellsjökull.

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7

5.46 km

View of the Upper Waterfall, Vatnajökull National Park

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Small waterfall that can be viewed from a distance from the trail. Further down the beautiful stream is bridged.

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8

5.72 km

View of a valley in Vatnajökull National Park

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6.38 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

B

7.51 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.92 km

1.57 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.27 km

1.06 km

794 m

283 m

107 m

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