Urriðafoss, Waterfall at Þjórsá River, Iceland
Urriðafoss is a waterfall on the Þjórsá River in southern Iceland where water drops across a series of rocky ledges in a broad cascade. The flow creates multiple layers of falling water as it descends over the natural cliffs.
The landscape around this waterfall was shaped by one of Iceland's largest lava flows during the past few thousand years. This volcanic activity created the rocky terrain and natural features that produce the waterfall we see today.
The name Urriðafoss means Trout Waterfall and reflects fishing traditions that have long been tied to this section of the Þjórsá River. Local communities have depended on these waters for food and livelihood for centuries.
The waterfall sits right next to the Ring Road with designated parking areas and viewing platforms nearby. The best time to visit is from May through September when weather is more stable and daylight lasts longer.
This site discharges more water than any other waterfall in Iceland and holds the record for the highest volume among the country's falls. Despite this distinction, it remains overlooked by many visitors who head to more famous waterfalls instead.
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