Hike · South Iceland
Háifoss trail
Háifoss – gönguleið
Leads to: Háifoss
Quick facts
- Háifoss trail is 142 km from Reykjavík by road, about 2 h 22 min by car.
- The Háifoss trail route is 3.4 km there and back (1.7 km one way) and takes about 40 min to walk.
- The nearest town to Háifoss trail is Hella.
- Háifoss trail is a hike in South Iceland.
The facts
| Distance | 1.7 km one way |
|---|---|
| Walking time | 40 min there and back |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Nearest town | Hella |
| From Reykjavík | 142 km by road, about 2 h 22 min |
| Region | South Iceland |
| Coordinates | 64.2069° N, 19.6785° 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.
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.
Questions people ask
What is Háifoss trail?
Háifoss trail is a hike in South Iceland.
Where is Háifoss trail?
Háifoss trail is at 64.2069° N, 19.6785° W, in South Iceland. The nearest town is Hella. The nearest other sight on our map is Granni, a waterfall about 364 m away in a straight line.
How far is Háifoss trail from Reykjavík?
Háifoss trail is 142 km from Reykjavík by road, about 2 h 22 min by car.
How do I get to Háifoss trail?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Háifoss trail, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Hella.
How long does the Háifoss trail hike take?
The Háifoss trail route is 3.4 km there and back (1.7 km one way) and takes about 40 min to walk. It is rated easy. Walking times are estimates from the route's distance and climb, not a guarantee.
Where does the Háifoss trail route lead?
The Háifoss trail route leads to Háifoss.
Does it cost anything to visit Háifoss trail?
We have not verified a fee for Háifoss trail. 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.
Where can you swim near Háifoss trail?
The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Selfoss & Pool, about 89 minutes' drive from Háifoss trail. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door.
— After this
Soak here afterwards
On the way back
- 89 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
Nearby sights
Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
Sources
Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. Photographs from Wikimedia Commons, credited individually.
- OpenStreetMap (ODbL-1.0)
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