Gygjarfoss

(Gýgjarfoss, Giggafoss)

Gýgjarfoss is a waterfall in the Jökulfall glacier river, which originates at the glacier Hofsjökull. The waterfall is about 5 meters high and 20 meters wide. In summertime the flood can be enormous.

When driving from Blonduos to Reykholt, over toad 35 (Kjalvegur) somewhere in the middle there is a sideway (F347) that runs past the Gýgjarfoss.

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About Gygjarfoss

CountryIceland
RegionSuðurland
LocationSuðurhraun (Central Iceland)
RiverJökulfall
Height5m
Latitude64.702333
Longitude-19.396022
Best visitSummer
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