Klukkufoss
About
Klukkufoss is a waterfall on the Móðulækur river in West Iceland.
Plan your visit
Getting there
- Via F575 Eysteinsdalsvegur, off Route 574 Útnesvegur; in Eysteinsdalur, Snæfellsjökull National Park (postal code 356)
The walk
- 0.94 km, 13 min
Best time
- Open year-round; path icy/slippery in winter, wet and muddy March–May · none stated; F575 is an F-road (typically closed/impassable in winter)
Set among basalt column formations
On the basalt-formed mountain Klukka (the falls are named after it)
Inside Snæfellsjökull National Park, in Eysteinsdalur valley
Moderate hike with 58 m elevation gain over lava field, grass and small rocks; steps and a steep section on the path
Cars & campers
Dacia Duster 4x4
Cheapest real 4WD in the fleet — gravel, the Westfjords and easy summer F-roads without truck prices.
VW Caravelle
Whole family or friend group in one car — gear in the back, room to stretch.
Key Camper Wild Duo
Sleep right by the trailhead, wake up at the falls — F-road ready from mid-June.
Tours near Klukkufoss
Photos & videos
Reviews
Nearby
Waterfalls
A waterfall in West Iceland. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.

A waterfall in West Iceland. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.

A waterfall in West Iceland. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.

A waterfall in West Iceland. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.

Hot Springs
Natural hot pot. Coordinates only - verify before visiting.
Natural pool. Real Iceland experience. Worth seeking out.
Hot pot in nature. Water temp varies but usually comfortable. Respect the nature around…
Natural pool. Water temp varies but usually comfortable. Respect the nature around it.
Campsites
West Iceland camping. Access to Snæfellsnes peninsula and western attractions. Good…
A new camp site. The camp site is located on the left side when arriving to Hellissandur…
West Iceland camping. Access to Snæfellsnes peninsula and western attractions. Good…
The camp site is located in the edge of town. There is a toilet, hot and cold water,…
Supermarkets
Supermarket — supplies
Supermarket — supplies
Bónus supermarket — supplies
Supermarket — supplies
Gas stations
N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol
Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol
ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol
N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol
Tours
Snowmobile across a glacier, then hit the Golden Circle classics.
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Data & sources
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PhotographyHero & gallery photography · Photo: Visit West Iceland
Visit West Iceland (west.is)Visitor access & practical facts · tourism board
VegagerðinLive road status & cameras · Icelandic Road Administration
Open-MeteoWeather forecast · CC BY 4.0
NOAA SWPCAurora (planetary Kp) forecast · public domain
OpenStreetMapInteractive-map data · ODbL
Esri, Maxar & Earthstar GeographicsSatellite imagery for the 3D terrain render · GIS User Community
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