Háifoss
Waterfall in South of Iceland
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Háifoss (Icelandic pronunciation: [ˈhauːɪˌfɔsː] ⓘ) is a waterfall situated near the volcano Hekla in southern Iceland. The waterfall Granni is next to it.[1] The river Fossá, a tributary of Þjórsá, drops here from a height of 122 m. This is the fourth highest waterfall of the island, after Morsárfoss, Glymur and Hengifoss.[2]
| Háifoss | |
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| Location | South of Iceland |
| Total height | 122 metres (400 ft) |
| Number of drops | 1 |
From the historical farm Þjóðveldisbærinn Stöng, which was destroyed by a volcanic eruption of Hekla in the Middle Ages and reconstructed, it is possible to hike to the waterfall along the Fossá (5 to 6 hours both directions). Above the waterfall, there is also a parking lot, to allow hiking to be done in the other direction.
