Háifoss, Waterfall in Southern Region, Iceland
The 122-meter Háifoss waterfall plunges into a deep gorge carved by the Fossá river, creating a vertical column of water against dark basalt cliffs.
Early twentieth century explorers considered Háifoss the highest waterfall in Iceland, leading to its name which translates directly to High Falls.
Local tales speak of an ogress who lived near the waterfall and caught trout from the cascading waters of the Fossá river.
The waterfall requires a 4x4 vehicle to access via a rough gravel road from Route 32, approximately 140 kilometers from Reykjavík.
Next to Háifoss stands its companion waterfall Granni, meaning neighbor, forming a pair of parallel cascades within the same canyon system.
Location: Southern Region
Height: 122 m
Part of: Fossá
GPS coordinates: 64.20792,-19.68699
Latest update: May 11, 2025 14:41
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