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Hjálparfoss Waterfall

Hjálparfoss is a beautiful, two-stepped waterfall near the confluence of Rivers Thjorsa and Fossa in the Thjorsa Valley. The surrounding area is called Hjalp (Help) because the travelers across the Sprengisandur Route found great help reaching a vegetated area to graze their horses after a long journey in the barren interior.

As elsewhere in the valley, the signs of the eruptions of Mt. Hekla are very prominent by the waterfall, with ashes everywhere.

  • N64° 6' 57.306" W19° 50' 58.101"
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  • Postal code:
    804
  • Road number:
    32
Hjálparfoss Waterfall

Hjálparfoss Waterfall

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