Hengifossá

Hengifossá is a stream in , . Hengifossá is situated near the hamlet .

Places of Interest

Highlights: Litlanesfoss and Hengifoss.

Waterfall
Photo: Joe deSousa, CC0.
is a waterfall in Hengifossá in Fljótsdalur, Eastern Iceland, also known as Stuðlabergsfoss. The waterfall is about 30 meters high and forms an apron in a cliff.

Waterfall
Photo: Triton, CC BY-SA 4.0.
is the third highest waterfall in Iceland, 128 meters. It is located in Hengifossá in , East Iceland. It is surrounded by basaltic strata with thin, red layers of clay between the basaltic layers. is situated 3 km north of Hengifossá.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Hallormsstaður.

Hamlet
Photo: The blanz, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is a village in East Iceland, and it sits on the eastern shore of surrounded by Hallormsstaðaskógur. The village is 27 km away from . is situated 7 km northeast of Hengifossá.

Hengifossá

Latitude
65.06906° or 65° 4′ 9″ north
Longitude
-14.87326° or 14° 52′ 24″ west
Elevation
25 metres (82 feet)
Open location code
9CQ7349G+JM
Geo­Names ID
2630521
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Localities in the Area

Places to explore: Egilsstaðir and Reydarfjordur.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: Upsir and Atlavík.

East Iceland: Must-Visit Destinations

Worth a closer look: Vatnajökull National Park and Egilsstaðir.

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