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Ethna

February 27, 2019

Þjófafoss or the thief’s waterfall is located in the east side of Merkurhraun Lava field in the southern part of Iceland. Its water runs from the powerful Þjórsá river which is also the longest river in Iceland about 143 miles or 230 kilometers. The waterfall has the most perfect viewing platform from where you can enjoy the beauty of it. The waterfall is pretty easy to find but you will need to drive on gravel. Be prepared or just put on your hiking shoes. Take Ring Road 1 from Hella heading east in the direction of Selfoss. After a few minutes drive take the exit to road 26 in the direction of Galtalækur. After about 50 km drive on the road, you will see a sign marked Þjófafoss. The track from road no. 26 to the waterfall is about 5 km long and made from gravel so only accessible by 4×4 wheelers and rentals with permission to drive on F-roads.

Arctic

December 13, 2016

Thjófafoss is a waterfall on the Þjórsá river, located just south of Mount Burfell on the edge of the Merkurhraun lava fields. Meaning “thieves falls”, this waterfall received its name from the Icelandic legend of thieves being drowned here for their crimes. Thjófafoss can be found just off Road 32, a short drive from Hekla Holiday Home. Its changing colors and the views of Mount Burfell rising in the background make it a beautiful place to take pictures and enjoy the scenery.

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