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Stigafoss

South Coast261 km from Reykjavík

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Stigafoss is a waterfall on the Stigá river in Iceland's South Coast.

At 138 metres high, it is the second-highest waterfall in Iceland (Glymur being the highest). The waterfall is already visible from the ring road that runs around Iceland, but is nonetheless difficult to reach: a cart track leads part of the way there, but for the last long stretch you have to find your own way. The river Stigá has its source in the Öræfajökull glacier.

Translated from Icelandic Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0

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63.9320°N, 16.5982°W · South Coast

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Skaftafell 3 hours Easy Level Glacier Hikefrom 14.613 ISK · 3 hSkaftafell Beyond The Limit - 6 hour Adventurefrom 25.400 ISK · 6 hSkaftafell 5-Hours Adventure Glacier Hikefrom 20.759 ISK · 5 hIngólfshöfði Puffin Tourfrom 12.500 ISK · 2 h 30 minFjallsárlón - Iceberg boat tourfrom 11.300 ISK · 45 minVatnajökull Premium Ice Cave Tourfrom 25.900 ISK · 3 h 30 minLaki Craters Airplane Tour from Skaftafellfrom 51.900 ISK · 50 minLandmannalaugar & Highland Wonders Airplane Tour from Skaftafellfrom 67.900 ISK · 1 h 15 minSkaftafell ATV one hour sightseeingfrom 19.557 ISK · 1 h
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Stigafoss weather and conditions

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2°Cheavy drizzle · feels -8°C15 m/sgusts 208 h 41 mdaylight · 08:30 – 17:11
In season now · Winter in IcelandGlacier Hike Experience on Sólheimajökull Glacier - Meet on locationfrom 15.990 ISK · 3 h
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Dacia Duster 4x4
SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

Cheapest real 4WD in the fleet — gravel, the Westfjords and easy summer F-roads without truck prices.

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FuelPetrol/diesel
Seats5
Drive4WD
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5,355 kr6,300 kr/day
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VW Caravelle

Whole family or friend group in one car — gear in the back, room to stretch.

TransmissionAutomatic
FuelDiesel
Seats9
Drive2WD
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12,750 kr15,000 kr/day
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Key Camper Wild Duo
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Key Camper Wild Duo

Sleep right by the trailhead, wake up at the falls — F-road ready from mid-June.

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FuelPetrol
Sleeps2
Drive4WD
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5,304 kr6,240 kr/day
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Stigafoss — photo by Bromr · CC BY-SA 3.0Photo: Bromr · CC BY-SA 3.0 / Wikimedia Commons
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km column = your drive

  1. 1Sionyfoss4 km
  2. 2Grófarlækjarfoss4 km
  3. 3Múlafoss8 km
  4. 4Hangandifoss9 km
  5. 5Svartifoss21 km
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Hot springs

  1. 1Guðlaug50 km
  2. 2Geothermal hot spring near Skaftárhreppur73 km
  3. 3Geothermal hot spring near Höfn76 km
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  1. 1Fagurhólsmýri6 km · 310.9 kr/L
  2. 2Freysnes16 km · 308.6 kr/L
  3. 3Kirkjubæjarklaustur72 km · 308.7 kr/L
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Supermarkets

  1. 1Gvendarkjör73 km
  2. 2Nettó76 km
  3. 3Krónan131 km
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  2. Buggy Adventure in Þórsmörkfrom 89.990 ISK · 5 hours
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How do I get to Stigafoss?
Stigafoss is located in South Coast. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive.
Is Stigafoss free to visit?
Most Icelandic waterfalls are free to enter. Parking may cost 700–1000 ISK — use the Parka app or pay on-site.
What is the best time to visit Stigafoss?
Stigafoss is accessible year-round. Summer offers the best light; winter can be dramatic but check road conditions first.

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Iceland nowfrom 19 Sep 06:10
8°C · overcastWind 2 m/sRing Road (R1) openAurora Kp 2.67Daylight 07:02 – 19:39Webcams