Gljúfursárfoss

The Gljúfursárfoss waterfall descends 45 meters through a colorful gorge, creating a powerful display where the water meets the fjord below.

The Gljúfursá river posed substantial challenges to travelers crossing the Hellisheiði eystri mountain pass throughout previous centuries.

Local history records multiple casualties at river crossings, leading to the construction of a bridge over Gljúfursá in the year 1900.

Visitors can access the waterfall via a marked trail from the parking area, which leads to multiple viewing points along the river.

This waterfall stands out as one of the few in Iceland that cascades directly into the ocean through a mineral-rich, multicolored ravine.

GPS coordinates: 65.74780,-14.67670

Latest update: March 8, 2025 18:44