Stjórnarfoss waterfall is one among many alluring waterfalls in Iceland. It is unusual in structure and different from many other gorge waterfalls, making it very graphic and interesting. The serene landscape surrounding it mesmerizes you easily and it makes for a fantastic location, due to easy access and its beauty.
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Accessibility
Route no 1 takes you straight to the mountain. You drive 200 meters up a gravel road to access the parking lot at Stjórnarfoss.
Services nearby
Close to Kirkjubæjarklaustur, so you can find lots of hotels, a gas station and convenience store. Skaftafell Service Centre is 38 kilometres away, with a restaurant and park rangers if you need one. The south coast has many guesthouses and lodgings. Nearest hospital is in Höfn, 201 kilometres away.
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Basecamp and facilities
There is a big parking lot just by the start of the trail that leads to the waterfall. From there, a path lies 300 meters up, straight to the waterfall. This parking lot has been used as a basecamp before. There is a camping ground without facilities close by. Phone coverage is good.
Risk factors
Area around waterfalls is slippery due to water sprays. The hills around the waterfall are palagonite rock, which is rather soft, and rocks falls easily due to erosion.
Visitors
Stjórnarfoss is on Iceland’s most frequented route, the south coast, so many tourists go through here. They tend to stop by the road to take a picture of the mountain and continue with their journey.
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