Iceland Roads

Hengifoss

600 km from Reykjavík · ~7h 50m· Updated

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One of Iceland's tallest waterfalls at 128m. Striking red clay strata between black basalt columns. 2.5km hike with Litlanesfoss along the way. Good conditions for driving today. Roads are clear and weather is favorable.
  • Clear surface, light wind, good weather
Our assessment based on official data. Verify at road.is.

Our assessment based on current conditions. Always verify with road.is and vedur.is.

Current weather at Hengifoss

Temperature9°C
Wind3.2 m/s (gusts 5)

Forecast: next 24h

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18:008°C17 m/s
21:007°C17 m/s

Live road cameras nearby

Live images from the Icelandic Road and Coastal Administration (Vegagerðin). Click to enlarge.

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Road conditions along the route

Borgarfjarðarvegur: Egilsstaðir - Eiðar
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Clear conditions
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Clear conditions

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