Basalt columns

Basalt columns is in , . Basalt columns is situated nearby to the scenic viewpoint , as well as near the waterfall .

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include 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. is situated 200 metres north of Basalt columns.

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.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Hallormsstaður.

Hamlet
Photo: The blanz, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is a hamlet, which is situated 7 km east of Basalt columns.

Basalt columns

Latitude
65.0819° or 65° 4′ 55″ north
Longitude
-14.88318° or 14° 52′ 59″ west
Open location code
9CQ734J8+QP
Open­Street­Map ID
node 4900268204
Open­Street­Map feature
tourism=­information
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