Svartifoss Waterfall Hike

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Dec 9, 2024
A nice hike with some elevation leads you to this beautiful waterfall it is incredibly unique and worth the stop. We went early and it was not that busyFull review by amandafH1618AW
Nov 13, 2024
Out of the many waterfalls I've seen in Iceland, this is one of my favorite. The hike to the waterfall itself is quite enjoyable. It is uphill at some points but not really difficult. You can get qui…Full review by Karim M
Sep 30, 2024
Very beautiful waterfall with special black stones behind it, worth seeing this waterfall, prepare yourself for a little bit hikingFull review by ghazalefb
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How is the falls during winter December? is the water frozen? what about the path, would mere walking cleats sufficient?
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As I was there in September I can only speculate that it would be very wintery and quite possibly frozen but the path is a well-maintained one with gripper matting on the main path. The little tracks …
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As I was there in September I can only speculate that it would be very wintery and quite possibly frozen but the path is a well-maintained one with gripper matting on the main path. The little tracks accessing the falls could be challenging and I would advise well-cleated boots and walking poles to aid your balance.
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Answer by Eileen D · Oct 15, 2019
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hi everyone! i read about a shorter 1.4km hike to Svartifoss Waterfall, which requires us to park a distance away from the visitor …
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hi everyone! i read about a shorter 1.4km hike to Svartifoss Waterfall, which requires us to park a distance away from the visitor centre. Is that hiking trail still open? We are going in late June. Thanks!
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If there is I didn’t see it. Sorry...
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Answer by Chris I · Jun 10, 2019
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Hi, how long does it take to hike to the waterfall? I am a very bad hiker. I need to prepare my mind fully before attempting to see …
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Hi, how long does it take to hike to the waterfall? I am a very bad hiker. I need to prepare my mind fully before attempting to see this waterfall :)
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The hike is not very long (2 km, around 40 minutes, up to 1 h). It is not very challenging and the main footpath is wide well maintained. The waterfall is definitely worth it!
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Answer by Katarzyna Ż · Jun 9, 2019
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Highlights
Right around the plunge pool, we noticed chunks of hexagonal blocks that have already chunked off the cliff
One of the most striking and unique waterfalls in the world
Inspire icelandic architecture
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For the best views of svartifoss, it is recommended to go up on one path and come down on the other
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There is plenty of parking and the hiking trails are signposted
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Continue and cross the bridge to see the falls from a different angle and climb to sjónarsker (280m)
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To get there, start at the skaftafell visitor center, where the trail starts
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Svartifoss (Black Fall) is a waterfall in Skaftafell in Vatnajökull National Park in Iceland, and is one of the most popular sights in the park
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Instead, visitors should hike through the park to the falls
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Svartifoss
Waterfall in Iceland
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LocationSouth of Iceland
Total height20m
Number of drops1
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