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Steinbogafoss – Skálabrekkufoss loop from Skogafoss

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Steinbogafoss – Skálabrekkufoss loop from Skogafoss

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Steinbogafoss – Skálabrekkufoss loop from Skogafoss

05:22

17.6km

600m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 17, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 2.29 km for 51 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.01 km

Hestavaðsfoss Waterfall

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From the Skógafoss you can continue walking along the Skogargil gorge, where there are even more waterfalls. 45' extra walk.

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1.45 km

Alt: 140m It is the second waterfall one encounters when walking upstream from the Skógafoss waterfall. The waterfall is located about 600 meters above Skógafoss (or about 400 meters beyond Hestavaðsfoss).
The river makes a nearly 90-degree bend to the west at Fosstorfufoss, dropping 34 feet (about 10 meters) over a vaguely horseshoe-shaped ridge. Although most of the water first slides over a cascade and spreads over a ledge, it then turns around and falls over the cliff away from the hiking trail. This creates a unique view where the water seems to come directly towards the viewer before changing direction.

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1.82 km

Steinbogafoss

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Alt 250m Steinbogafoss is a waterfall that you encounter when you walk upstream from Skógafoss along the famous Laugavegur trail. It is the third major waterfall you encounter on this route. Steinbogafoss drops about 25 feet (about 7.6 meters) in a uniform, curtain-like style that extends to about 65 feet (about 20 meters) in width.
The waterfall is easily viewed from the trail, about 900 meters past the summit of Skógafoss and about 400 meters beyond the previous waterfall.

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1.84 km

River Section on the Laugavegur Trail

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The Laugavegur trail is known for its breathtaking landscapes and numerous waterfalls, making it a popular choice for hikers looking to experience Iceland's natural beauty.

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2.60 km

Fremri-Fellsfoss

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Fremri-Fellsfoss is an impressive and the fifth significant waterfall encountered when walking upstream from the Skógafoss waterfall along the famous Laugavegur trail. The waterfall plunges 48 feet (about 14.6 meters) into a narrow part of the canyon, generating a fair amount of spray. Alt 270m

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2.82 km

Innri-Fellsfoss Waterfall

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Innri-Fellsfoss is a remarkable waterfall in Iceland, located along the Skógá River. It is the sixth significant waterfall encountered when hiking upstream from Skógafoss along the famous Laugavegur trail. The waterfall has a drop of 39 feet (about 12 meters) in a wide, block-shaped, cascading fall that extends more than 100 feet (about 30 meters) wide.

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3.33 km

Skálabrekkufoss

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Skálabrekkufoss is a spectacular waterfall in Iceland, located along the Skógá River. It is the eighth waterfall encountered when hiking upstream from Skógafoss along the famous Laugavegur trail. Skálabrekkufoss stands out from the previous waterfalls on the route with its impressive drop of 141 feet (about 43 meters) into a deep, narrow and rather precarious amphitheater surrounded by rugged volcanic rocks.

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3.43 km

Kæfufoss

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Kæfufoss is the ninth waterfall located on the lower reaches of the Skógá River. It is a beautiful waterfall located just upstream and around the corner from the impressive Skálabrekkufoss. Kæfufoss falls 46 feet (about 14 meters) over a wide shelf in a quasi-funnel shape, as the river encounters two ridges at perpendicular angles, forming a distinct V-shape in its first dip, then along the bedrock at the bottom of the waterfall slides.

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3.98 km

Skógafoss

Nature Reserve

17.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.24 km

7.97 km

791 m

546 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.46 km

6.48 km

987 m

426 m

192 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (610 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Today

Tuesday 18 August

11°C

4°C

5 %

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Comments

July 11, 2026,Steinbogafoss – Skálabrekkufoss Runde von Skógafoss

Outbound trip fantastic due to the many waterfalls, each more beautiful than the last. The way back, however, a catastrophic gravel track, at the end even across private land, so that you have to climb over gates. Whoever does not want to go this way all the way to Thorsmörk is advised to go back the same way. I would …

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Steinbogafoss – Skálabrekkufoss loop from Skogafoss

Hestavaðsfoss Waterfall

Fosstorfufoss

Steinbogafoss

River Section on the Laugavegur Trail

Fremri-Fellsfoss

Innri-Fellsfoss Waterfall

Skálabrekkufoss

Kæfufoss

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