The red strata

The red strata is in , . The red strata is situated nearby to the waterfall , as well as near .

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 350 metres south of The red strata.

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 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 east of The red strata.

The red strata

Latitude
65.08676° or 65° 5′ 12″ north
Longitude
-14.8845° or 14° 53′ 4″ west
Open location code
9CQ734P8+P5
Open­Street­Map ID
node 4900268205
Open­Street­Map feature
tourism=­information
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In Other Languages

“The red strata” goes by many names.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Litlanesfoss and Stórimelur.

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