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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
Level of difficulty
Level 3 - Challenging route
1 2 3 4
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.