Eastern Region (Iceland) · Hiking

Hengifoss

1.4 mi
one way: 1,048 ft
climb: 934 ft
high point: Point to point
route

Hengifoss is a 1.4-mile point-to-point route in Eastern Region, Iceland. It runs between about 100 ft and 930 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,050 ft of climbing one way. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. Peaks within about 3 miles include Stórimelur. Litlanesfoss and Litlanesfoss are within about 3 miles. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trails, access rules and conditions change, so check locally before you go.

Nearby · Ljósárkinn · Atlavík-Trjásafn-Shellskáli · Bjargselsbotnar

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Conditions and forecast

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Hengifoss for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.