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The World’s 100 Best Waterfalls

Háifoss

Þjórsárdalur, Iceland

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST WATERFALLS WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 95 2026
Háifoss

A 122 meter drop plunges into a gorge beside colorful basalt cliffs and the Granni falls. Access is a roughly 7 km gravel road with potholes, where a 4x4 is advised, then free parking and a short walk to the edge.

Highlights

  • 122 meter drop into gorge
  • Basalt layers in cliff face
  • Granni waterfall alongside

Good to know

  • Free parking, no toilets
  • Canyon descent steep, hiking shoes advised
  • No barriers, strong winds at edge

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