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Svöðufoss waterfall walking path

Snæfellsbær

Svöðufoss in Snæfellsnes is a beautiful waterfall in Hólmkelsá, not far from the town Rif. The waterfall is 10 meters high and falls from a beautiful basalt pillar rock. A parking lot has been built in the vicinity of the waterfall, mats-and iron walking paths have been installed to give access to strollers and weelchairs, all the way to the waterfall.  

Area: Snæfellsnes (between Rif and Ólafsvík). 

Road number to the starting point: Útnesvegur (no. 574) and turn to the Svöðufoss waterfall. 

Level of difficulty: Easy 

Length: 1.18km 

Elevation: 20 meters. 

Markings: No markings. 

Duration: 17 minutes. 

Route type: Mats-and iron walking paths. 

Obstacles on the way: No obstacles. 

Services in the area: No service. 

Illumination: No illumination. 

Season: The route is open all year round. 

GSP coordinates start-and ending: N64°54.0155 W 023°48.6369