Húsafell-Háifoss
One of the many beautiful hiking trails in the area.
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Region
Vesturland, Borgarbyggð
Starting point
N64°41.9304 W020°52.2730
Markings
Sign(s) at the starting point of the trail
Duration
2 - 3 hours
Surface
- Gravel
- Grass
- Rocks
- Unsmooth grassy surface
- Wetlands
- Mixed surface - e.g. soil, stones, grass
Obstacles
- Step - A step, ledge, stair or low ledge that must be stepped on
- A ford - Unbridged river/a stream, wetland or a swamp
You have to jump on rocks to cross the river several times to reach a waterfall.
Hazards
- Rockfall - Rocks can fall from cliffs, landslides and mountain slopes
- A ford - Unbridged river/a stream, wetland or a swamp
- Streams - i.e. river, sea or lakes
- Slippery trail
Service on the trail
- Restrooms
- Garbage disposal
- Campsite
Hótel Húsafell veitir gestum svæðisins þjónustu.
Lighting
Unilluminated
Period
Open all seasons
The Húsafell-Háifoss route runs on the old road, from Húsafell church up to Reyðafellsskógur. A viewing platform at Háifoss can be found in Reyðafellsskógur.