Waterfall · South Iceland
Systrafoss
waterfall
Before you go
Stay on marked paths, leave no trace and close gates behind you. Driving off-road is illegal in Iceland.
Areas can be closed at short notice to protect them. Check the official page before travelling.
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Quick facts
- Systrafoss is 260 km from Reykjavík by road, about 3 h 49 min by car.
- The nearest town to Systrafoss is Kirkjubæjarklaustur.
- Systrafoss is a waterfall in South Iceland.
The facts
| Nearest town | Kirkjubæjarklaustur |
|---|---|
| From Reykjavík | 260 km by road, about 3 h 49 min |
| Region | South Iceland |
| Coordinates | 63.7876° N, 18.0605° W |
Getting there
Directions go to the sight's mapped point. For a mountain, glacier or lake that can be well away from the road, so park only in marked areas and walk from there.
Questions people ask
What is Systrafoss?
Systrafoss is a waterfall in South Iceland.
Where is Systrafoss?
Systrafoss is at 63.7876° N, 18.0605° W, in South Iceland. The nearest town is Kirkjubæjarklaustur. The nearest other sight on our map is Kirkjugólf, a viewpoint about 1.1 km away in a straight line.
How far is Systrafoss from Reykjavík?
Systrafoss is 260 km from Reykjavík by road, about 3 h 49 min by car.
How do I get to Systrafoss?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Systrafoss, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Kirkjubæjarklaustur.
Does it cost anything to visit Systrafoss?
We have not verified a fee for Systrafoss. Some landowners charge for parking or entry, so check the signs on arrival. Iceland's right of public access comes with duties: stay on marked paths and leave no trace.
Nearby sights
All sights →Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
KirkjugólfViewpoint · 1.1 kmCC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: Andreas TilleStjórnarfossWaterfall · 1.3 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: Bromr
FjaðrárgljúfurCanyon · 5.8 kmCC BY 3.0 · Photo: Johannes Gregotsch
MögárfossWaterfall · 5.9 kmCC BY 3.0 · Photo: Alexander Grebenkov
DverghamrarViewpoint · 12 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: JD554
Foss á SíðuWaterfall · 12 kmCC BY-SA 2.0 de · Photo: Christian Bickel fingalo
Sources
Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. Photographs from Wikimedia Commons, credited individually.
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- Wikidata (CC0-1.0)
- Wikipedia (CC-BY-SA-4.0)
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