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View of Svartifoss from above – Svartifoss loop from Skaftafell

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Sveitarfélagið Hornafjörður

View of Svartifoss from above – Svartifoss loop from Skaftafell

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4.7

(172)

1,112

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View of Svartifoss from above – Svartifoss loop from Skaftafell

01:19

4.42km

130m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 15, 2026

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Vatnajökulsþjóðgarður

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Bus stop

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1.49 km

Bridge With View of Magnúsarfoss

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This concerns the Magnúsarfoss, which is only 10 m high. You have a better view from the eastern bank.

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2.11 km

View of Svartifoss from above

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Preview of the waterfall

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2.35 km

Svartifoss

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This waterfall, about 1.5km from the parking lot, you should definitely visit. Due to the basalt formations, this 20m high waterfall has something mystical.

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2.43 km

Stórilækur Bridge and Svartifoss Viewpoint

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Cross the stream and hike up to the Sjónarsker viewpoint.

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3.25 km

Magnúsarfoss

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Hikers visiting Svartifoss will encounter two waterfalls on the way to the main attraction: Magnúsarfoss and Hundafoss. The Magnúsarfoss is the smaller of the two, measuring about 10 meters (about …

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3.45 km

View of Svartifoss and the Coast

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the black basaltic waterfall.

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3.45 km

Hundafoss is a waterfall in southern Iceland, located in the Skaftafell/Vatnajökull National Park. The name 'Hundafoss' means 'Dog Waterfall' in Icelandic, which refers to a local legend where dogs dragged …

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4.36 km

Skaftafell Visitor Centre, Vatnajökull National Park

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Internet and modest cafeteria. Explanation about the area and the Vatnajökull. Paid parking for the maintenance of the area.

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4.42 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.08 km

1.33 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.04 km

1.47 km

574 m

268 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Saturday 18 July

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Comments

October 25, 2024,Svartifoss Platform – Svartifoss Runde von Kópasker

Very beautiful hike, even in any Icelandic weather. Unfortunately, many hikers use the direct route to Svartifoss and cannot enjoy the beautiful views on the longer route.

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August 1, 2024,Wandern in Island: Zum Svartifoss im Skaftafell Nationalpark

After our absolutely breathtaking 5-day hike on the Laugavegur through the Icelandic highlands, we added a road trip around the island. And since you can't just sit in the car all day, I'll introduce you to my favorite little "just stretch your legs" tours over the next few days.

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July 6, 2026,Svartifoss – Blick auf den Svartifoss von oben Runde von Skaftafell#7🇮🇸

Sæll,
the hike to Svartifoss (Black Waterfall) in Vatnajökull National Park is a great trail. Starting at the Skaftafell Visitor Centre, it is well signposted, moderately ascending and easy to walk. For the roughly 5.5-kilometer round trip, you can plan for about 1.5 to 2 hours. You will cross small bridges and see other waterfalls.
Ultimately, you can follow different …

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View of Svartifoss from above – Svartifoss loop from Skaftafell

Bridge With View of Magnúsarfoss

View of Svartifoss from above

Svartifoss

Stórilækur Bridge and Svartifoss Viewpoint

Magnúsarfoss

View of Svartifoss and the Coast

Hundafoss

Skaftafell Visitor Centre, Vatnajökull National Park

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