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Systrafoss

South Coast194 km from Reykjavík

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Systrafoss is a waterfall in Iceland's South Coast.

Systrafoss is a waterfall in Iceland, found at Kirkjubæjarklaustur in Skaftárhreppur in the Suðurland region. .

Stand close enough and you'll feel the spray on your face. There's something primal about waterfalls - they demand your attention.

Fed by glacier melt and rainfall, this waterfall has been carving its path for thousands of years. The cliffs here were once Iceland's coastline before the land rose from the sea.

Most waterfalls don't have entrance fees, but parking often costs 700-1000 ISK. Keep coins handy or download the Parka app.

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63.7875°N, 18.0597°W · South Coast

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Getting there
Off Route 1 (Ring Road); postal code 880 · above the village of Kirkjubæjarklaustur
The walk
5 km (Ástarbrautin / Love Path trail to the mountain top and lake Systravatn)
Off the main road
0.7 km from Route 1
Nearest town
Kirkjubæjarklaustur — 2.3 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
194 km in a straight line
What else is close
113 mapped places within 20 km
Good to know
Fed by the lake Systravatn at the top of the mountainÁstarbrautin (the Love Path) hiking trail runs 5 km up to the mountain top and Systravatn; a separate circular forest path (Skógarstígurinn) has marked stopsRock Fossasteinn at the falls fell during a thunderstorm in 1830Adjacent forest planted in 1945 contains a spruce nearly 30 m tall, Iceland's tallest tree

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Systrafoss weather and conditions

Last updated

0°Cclear · feels -3°C1 m/swind9 h 53 mdaylight · 08:01 – 17:54
In season now · Winter in IcelandSolheimajokull Ice Climbing & Glacier Hikefrom 31.381 ISK · 4 h
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Cars & campers

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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.

TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol/diesel
Seats5
Drive4WD
From
5,355 kr6,300 kr/day
Reserve −12%
VW Caravelle
9-seater

VW Caravelle

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

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

Key Camper Wild Duo

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

TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol
Sleeps2
Drive4WD
From
5,304 kr6,240 kr/day
Reserve −12%

Photos & videos

Systrafoss — photo by Brian HooksPhoto: Brian Hooks / Pexels
Systrafoss — photo by Visit South IcelandPhoto: Visit South Iceland / south.is
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SYSTRAFOSS, IcelandOdenseguide på Eventyr - Anne Sofie
Systrafoss Waterfall - Beautiful Waterfall in South Iceland. #waterfall #icelandBill Konchak

Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Rauðárfoss1 km
  2. 2Stjórnarfoss1 km
  3. 3Mögárfoss6 km
  4. 4Foss á Síðu12 km
  5. 5Fagrifoss13 km
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Hot springs

  1. 1Geothermal hot spring near Skaftárhreppur< 1 km
  2. 2Strútslaug44 km
  3. 3Guðlaug50 km
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Fuel

  1. 1Kirkjubæjarklaustur1 km · 310.9 kr/L
  2. 2Freysnes61 km · 308.6 kr/L
  3. 3Vík í Mýrdal62 km · 308.2 kr/L
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Supermarkets

  1. 1Gvendarkjör< 1 km
  2. 2Krónan62 km
  3. 3Kjörbúðin115 km
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Tours

  1. Adrenaline Combo: Off-Road Buggy & Mega Zipline Experiencefrom 29.300 ISK · 3 hours
  2. Buggy Adventure in Þórsmörkfrom 89.990 ISK · 5 hours
  3. Bus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavikfrom 12.220 ISK · 4 hours
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Frequently
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How do I get to Systrafoss?
Systrafoss is located in South Coast. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive.
Is Systrafoss 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 Systrafoss?
Systrafoss 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