Háifoss
122-metre waterfall on the Fossá river near Hekla, with Granni nearby in the same canyon.
Stuttlega
Heimsóknartími
30–60 minutes
Besta árstíð
June–September (road may be impassable in winter)
Leiðarvísir
Rough gravel road off Route 32, requires 4WD. Short walk from parking to viewpoint.
GPS
64.2075, -19.6794
Um
Um Háifoss
122-metre waterfall on the Fossá river near Hekla, with Granni nearby in the same canyon.
See a 122-metre waterfall and neighbouring Granni from a dramatic canyon viewpoint near Þjórsárdalur.
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Myndir
Myndavefur
Bakgrunnur
Saga og bakgrunnur
Háifoss was known locally before receiving its present descriptive name. Visit South Iceland records that geologist Helgi Pétursson named the waterfall Háifoss in 1912. The 122-metre drop on Fossá and neighbouring Granni later became one of the best-known viewpoints in the Þjórsárdalur and Hekla area.
Háifoss drops 122 metres from the Fossá river into a deep canyon in the Þjórsárdalur area. The neighbouring waterfall Granni is visible from the same general viewpoint. A parking area lies above the falls, and a longer hiking option follows Fossá from the Stöng area. Road and weather conditions should be checked before driving into the interior.
Þjóðsögur
Saga og þjóðsögur
Háifoss did not have its present name for a long time. Visit South Iceland records that geologist Helgi Pétursson named the waterfall in 1912.
Visstu að?
Visit South Iceland lists Háifoss at 122 metres and as Iceland's third-highest waterfall.
Staðbundin þjóðsaga
The Hidden Folk of Háifoss
Local folklore tells of hidden people (huldufólk) who live in the cliffs surrounding Háifoss. According to legend, these elves protect the waterfall and its surroundings. Travelers who show respect to nature may catch glimpses of mysterious lights near the falls at dusk, believed to be the hidden folk tending to their homes in the rocks.
Kanna
Falin gimsteinar í nágrenninu
Early Morning Visit
Visit Háifoss at sunrise or early morning for the most magical light and fewer crowds.
The morning light creates stunning rainbows in the mist, and you may have the waterfall entirely to yourself.
Nearby Trails
Explore the lesser-known walking trails around Háifoss that most tourists skip.
These trails offer unique perspectives of the waterfall and surrounding landscape that you won't find in guidebooks.
Winter Transformation
Háifoss takes on an entirely different character in winter when partially frozen.
The ice formations create a spectacular natural sculpture, and the contrast with the flowing water is breathtaking.
Hjálp
Algengar spurningar
Staðsetning
Staðsetning
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