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Svöðufoss waterfall walking path

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

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