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Háifoss is located in Þjórsárdalur valley in South Iceland, approximately 30 km northeast of Þingvellir. At 122 metres (400 feet), it is Iceland's third highest waterfall after Morsárfoss and Glymur. The waterfall is formed by the Fossá river, which originates in Hofsjökull glacier. The river flows peacefully across highland terrain before reaching a sudden fault line where the land drops away, creating the dramatic plunge. Key features: - Height: 122 metres - **Granni waterfall**: Adjacent 108-metre fall creating twin cascade effect - Canyon setting with sheer basalt walls - Remote highland location - Accessible via rough F-road or hiking trail Access: - Route 32 to Route 332 (gravel) - Final 7 km requires 4x4 vehicle or hiking - Parking area near canyon rim - Viewpoint offers dramatic perspective looking down into canyon The surrounding Þjórsárdalur valley offers additional attractions: - Hjálparfoss waterfall nearby - Historic turf farms (Stöng) - Highland hiking Best visited June–September when roads are open and weather favorable. The waterfall is spectacular after rain or during early summer melt when flow is highest.

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Háifoss means 'tall waterfall' — an understatement for Iceland's third highest drop. The river Fossá flows from Hofsjökull glacier across volcanic highlands before suddenly plummeting 122 metres into a steep canyon. Standing at the canyon edge, you see Háifoss thundering down beside its neighbor Granni (108 m). The drive requires F-road clearance but rewards with one of Iceland's most dramatic waterfall views. Few tourists make the journey, keeping Háifoss wild and uncrowded.

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