Merkjá

Merkjá is a stream in , .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Gluggafoss and Þórðarfoss.

Waterfall
Photo: Bromr, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is a waterfall in southern , specifically in the Fljótshlíð area. As the most prominent member of a series of waterfalls running from the river Merkjá, it is also known as Merkjárfoss; both names are acknowledged on an on-site signpost.

Waterfall
Photo: Bromr, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is a waterfall.

Merkjá

Latitude
63.71784° or 63° 43′ 4″ north
Longitude
-19.90313° or 19° 54′ 11″ west
Elevation
121 metres (397 feet)
Open location code
9CM2P39W+4P
Geo­Names ID
2628370
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