Fardagafoss - A Short Walk to a Waterfall
Fardagafoss - A Short Walk to a Waterfall
The walk to this small but attractive waterfall starts from a car park on road 93, around 6km from Egilsstadir. As you set off on the 30-minute walk, look behind you for great views over Lake Lagarfljót and distant Snæfell. Follow the north bank of the river uphill, then with the help of a chain, drop down into the gully to a view point over the falls.
You may see adventurous hikers taking a look at the cave behind the waterfall, where legend has it a female troll resided. Another tale claims that a tunnel leads from this cave through the mountain to another waterfall near Seydisfjordur.