Steinbogafoss

Take Highway 1 east from the town of Hvolsvöllur for 47km, then turn left where signs point prominently to Skógafoss (the falls are visible and very obvious at this point). In half of a kilometer take the next left and follow the road to its end adjacent to the camping area. The trail to the top of the falls begins adjacent to the grass field at the camping area, climbing up several hundreds of stairs for about one-third of a kilometer to a viewing platform at the top of the falls. From here the trail uses a stile to cross a sheep fence, and then continues gradually uphill. This waterfall is best viewed about 800 meters past the top of Skógafoss, and about 200 meters past the previous waterfall.The Skógá features dozens of waterfalls as it cascades down from the saddle between the Eyjafjallajökull and Katla volcanoes where it originates. The vast majority of visitors to the area are (understandably) satisfied with the spectacular Skógafoss just above the Ring road, but those looking for further satisfaction can hike the famous Laugavegur trail upstream along the river and pass many more waterfalls. Steinbogafoss is the third major descent encountered as one hikes upstream from Skógafoss along the trail. The falls drop about 25 feet (we seem to have forgotten to measure this one) in a uniform curtain-style plunge that spreads to about 65 feet in width. Part of the right side of the canyon obstructs a bit of the falls from the clearest trailside views, but it remains easier to view than its immediate successor downstream (though arguably a less interesting waterfall).