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The ultimate adventure guide
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
12/08/2018
Parking for the falls walk is at the Skógar Museum, while the trail begins behind the museum's rear building.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
12/08/2018
Before hitting the farm gate, veer left on the gravel path.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
12/08/2018
Cross the ladder over the fencing, beyond which the path remains clear.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
12/08/2018
The path heads into the canyon, paralleling the Kvernuhólsá River.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
12/08/2018
The walk is about 20 minutes, with only a couple short climbs over rocks on the path.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
12/08/2018
The path becomes a single track as it approaches the falls.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
12/08/2018
Kvernufoss and the Kverna River.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
12/08/2018
The falls drop about 30 meters, with a path allowing hikers to walk behind the fall.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
12/08/2018
Kvernufoss.