Haifoss

South

At 122 meters, Háifoss is one of Iceland's tallest waterfalls, and standing at the canyon rim looking straight down at the Fossá river's unbroken drop gives an immediate sense of just how tall that is. Right beside it, Granni — "the Neighbor" — falls into the same canyon from a separate channel; the two together make one of the more dramatic viewpoints in the Icelandic highlands. Getting there takes effort. Road 332 branches off Route 32 in the Þjórsárdalur valley and runs about seven kilometers of rough, potholed gravel to the parking area. It demands patience and a high-clearance vehicle; a 4x4 is the safe call, especially after wet weather. Once parked, the viewpoint is a short walk to the canyon edge. There are no toilets, café, or any services here — arrive prepared. The falls are most powerful in early summer when snowmelt swells the Fossá. Háifoss pairs well with a stop at Gjáin — a small volcanic gorge with lava formations — about ten minutes back down the valley. From Reykjavík the drive is roughly two hours.

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