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Hengifoss Waterfall Hike In East Iceland
Hengifoss Waterfall has to be one of the most incredible waterfalls in the whole country of Iceland, although it does have some tough competition from Dynjandi and Haifoss.
This thing looks like something from Mars. The big lines of red clay sandwiched between the rock layers give it such a bizarre, unbelievable look.This travel guide will explain how to get there, and everything you need to know before you go!
Hengifoss Waterfall Hike
I almost skipped the Hengifoss hike because it was a cloudy day and I wasn’t sure if the falls were worthwhile, but I’m so glad I decided to give it a look!
It takes about 1 hour to hike to Hengifoss and the views are just out of this world. It’s not a very difficult hike, but there’s a significant elevation gain of about 300 meters (980 feet).
You cross a few streams and sheep fences along the way, but there are bridges at each of them so that part isn’t bad at all.
The photo above was taken with a drone, but you can easily take some great photos of this waterfall from the ground too.
Hengifoss is the 2nd tallest waterfall in Iceland, at 130 meters (420 feet)!
Litlanesfoss Waterfall
Litlanesfoss Waterfall is a nice 2-step cascade you’ll hike past on your way to Hengifoss, around the 1 kilometer (1/2 mile) mark in the hike. Like Svartifoss, this is another waterfall surrounded by cool looking basalt rock columns.
Litlanesfoss may not be the biggest waterfall in Iceland at 30 meters tall, but it wins in uniqueness, and it’s a freebie if you’re already hiking to Hengifoss. Two incredible waterfalls in one short hike!
How To Get To Hengifoss Waterfall
Hengifoss is about 700 kilometers (430 mi) from Reykjavik, way off in eastern Iceland. From Egilsstadir, drive along the Ring Road (Route 1) towards Fellabaer.
You don’t need 4 wheel drive to visit Hengifoss; any 2 wheel drive vehicle can reach the parking lot, where it’s a 1 hour hike to the waterfall. You can follow this Google Maps walking route from the parking lot to the waterfall.
No parking fee or entrance fee is required to hike to the falls, as of 2021.
Best Hikes In Utah: 20 Great Utah Hikes & Trails
The state of Utah is home to five U.S National Parks, and there are thousands of great Utah hiking trails to enjoy inside and outside of the parks. This guide is a brief summary of our favorite Utah hikes. In my opinion, these are some of the very best hikes in Utah!
The southern part of Utah state has much of the wonderful desert scenery and slot canyons this state is famous for, while the Salt Lake City area has mountains and alpine lakes that might remind you of Colorado.
There are even a bunch of nice waterfalls scattered across Utah. We’ve spent months exploring this state and it never disappoints. Regardless of where you go while hiking in Utah, you’re sure to find some unique and fantastic scenery around every corner.
From the canyons of Escalante to the lakes of the Wasatch Range, here’s our complete Utah hiking guide!
Best Hikes In Utah
1. Angels Landing Hike (Zion)
Angels Landing is the king of Utah hikes. If you only do one hike in the national parks, make it this one.
It’s an epic and scary trail that takes you up the side of a steep sandstone mountain, with chains to grab onto for safety, and amazing views of Zion National Park surrounding you on all sides. Permits are required since 2022.
The Angels Landing chain section is especially noted for being hair-raising and hazardous, and there have been a number of falling deaths on this hike over the years, although it’s plenty safe if you stick to the trail.
At times, the trail will only be a few feet wide, and you’ll have to hug the side of the mountain. Not all of this section has chains, but the most sketchy parts do for your safety.
Best Hikes In Utah
1. Angels Landing Hike (Zion)
Angels Landing is the king of Utah hikes. If you only do one hike in the national parks, make it this one.
It’s an epic and scary trail that takes you up the side of a steep sandstone mountain, with chains to grab onto for safety, and amazing views of Zion National Park surrounding you on all sides. Permits are required since 2022.
The Angels Landing chain section is especially noted for being hair-raising and hazardous, and there have been a number of falling deaths on this hike over the years, although it’s plenty safe if you stick to the trail.
At times, the trail will only be a few feet wide, and you’ll have to hug the side of the mountain. Not all of this section has chains, but the most sketchy parts do for your safety.
3. The Narrows (Zion)
Of course I have to mention the mother of all slot canyons, the Zion Narrows!
This is a giant gorge with walls a thousand feet tall, and the Virgin River flows through it. Hiking the Narrows involves walking in water, and if you go the full length it’s 16 miles total.
The good news is that the Narrows is open to all fitness levels because you don’t have to hike to the end of the gorge. You can stop and turn around whenever you want.
It’s possible to hike the entire Narrows from the top down in one full day if you get a permit in advance, but most people just go partway and then turn back (no permit required for that).
The bad news is that the Narrows is getting extremely popular. The crowds kind of ruined it for us. If you’re really intent on seeing the Narrows without crowds, I’d recommend getting a permit and hiking it from the top down. Otherwise, you may want to go to one of the other places in this Utah hiking guide instead.
Mount Fitz Roy Patagonia: Laguna De Los Tres Hike
The famous Patagonia region of Argentina has some amazing hiking trails, but the very best would have to be the day hike to Mount Fitz Roy and the Laguna De Los Tres!
This entire trek is full of great scenery, and at the end you get to see a spectacular blue glacier lake called Laguna De Los Tres, which sits at the foot of Mount Fitz Roy, one of the most impressive and iconic peaks in South America.
The Fitz Roy hike is a challenge, with plenty of distance and elevation gain, but most hikers will still find it very doable. And even if you don’t go all the way to the lakes, you can still get amazing pictures of the mountains from the Fitz Roy Mirador (viewpoint) after only a moderate amount of hiking from the town of El Chalten.
This travel guide will explain how to do the Laguna De Los Tres hike, what to bring, best time to visit, how to get to El Chalten, and everything else you need to know before you go!
Fitz Roy Quick Facts*
- Distance: 22 kilometers (14 miles) return
- Elevation Gain: 1,050 meters (3,445 feet)
- Ending Elevation: 1,175 meters (3,850 feet)
- Duration: 7 – 9 hours return
- Difficulty: Moderate / Hard
*These stats are for the full hike to the lake of Laguna De Los Tres from El Chalten. The Mirador (viewpoint) is shorter and easier.
Where Is Mount Fitz Roy Located?
The Mount Fitz Roy hike is located directly by the small town of El Chalten, in Argentina’s famous Patagonia region.
El Chalten has comfy hotels and restaurants for tourists, but it’s a very small town, so you can easily reach the starting point for this hike from any part of town.
How To Get To El Chalten
There’s no airport in El Chalten, so the closest airport for this hike is the small international one in El Calafate (FTE), which has direct flights from Buenos Aires, Cordoba, Ushuaia, and other places.
The flight from Buenos Aires to El Calafate takes about 3 hours and it’s offered by multiple airlines, with pretty reasonable prices. There are two airports in Buenos Aires (AEP or EZE) and you can use either of them to fly here. You can shop for flights to Argentina on Skyscanner.
Once you arrive in El Calafate, it’s a 3 hour drive to El Chalten. You can get there with a bus, private shuttle, or rental car. The bus service is offered by multiple companies with regular departures.
If you’re short on time, there are also day tours from El Calafate to Laguna De Los Tres (more on that below).