Viking Hiking
Hella Ægissíðufoss
Near the town of Hella in the south, there lies a nice little waterfall known as Ægissíðufoss. It can be accessed through a nice little path that starts at the Hella campground and follows the river downstream. It's a nice walk to a prime fishing location and a beautiful and lush spot. The walk is easily accessible, but as it's close to the river, it can be muddy and slippery. The hike is relatively easy and takes about an hour to complete. As you hike, you'll pass by fields and forests, and you'll have the opportunity to spot a variety of wildlife, including birds, sheep, and Icelandic horses. At the start, there is also a restaurant and Hella has a nice swimming pool as well as a supermarket and several hotels.
hike
type
2-3h
duration
5 km
distance
1/5
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Details
duration
2-3h
distance
5 km
difficulty
1/5 - Easy to find and navigate, on even ground and no ascent
tourist density
low
Nearby
Food & Drink
Restaurant Árhús, Rangárbakkar, 850 Hella, Iceland
Toilets
Restaurant Árhús, Rangárbakkar, 850 Hella, Island
Supermarkets
Kjarval, Gamli Suðurlandsvegur 1, Hella, Iceland
Hotels and camp grounds
Árhús Cabins & Camping, Rangárbakkar 6, 850 Hella, Iceland
Hotels and camp grounds
Hotel Hella, Þrúðvangur 6, 850 Hella, Iceland
Hotels and camp grounds
Stracta Hotel, Rangarflatir, Hella, Iceland
Location
(Nearest) address
Rangárbakkar, 850 Hella, Iceland
Accessiblity
Right next to main Route 1.
GPS Coordinates
63.818968, -20.416667
Distance to Reykjavík
Reykjavík is 94 km away. It takes about 94 minutes (or 1.6 hours) to drive by car.
Distance to nearest town
Hella is the nearest city at 5 km distance. It takes about 9 minutes (or 0.2 hours) to drive by car.
Parking
Summary
Parking lot in front of a restaurant, close to the campground
Way to start of hike
Follow the road through the houses of the campsite for about 200 meters, it will eventually turn into a path next to the river.
GPS Coordinates
63.833611, -20.405972
Google Maps Plus Code
RHMV+F8 Hella, Iceland
Capacity
around 100
Security
None, but frequent pedestrians.
Alternative
None, but frequent pedestrians.
Costs
free
Tips for visiting
Recommended Car Type
normal car, no 4x4-drive needed
Don't miss
Chilling out at the waterfall
Recommended Equipment
Sports or hiking shoes
Photo Opportunities
See a sunrise or sunset over the river and the waterfall!
Animals to see
fish, geese, swans
Do's and don't
Stay on the paths, don't leave trash behind