Waterfall
Easy
Rjúkandi Waterfall
📍 East Iceland
📖 Description
Rjúkandi "Steaming" is a tall slender waterfall plunging from a high plateau into a hidden valley near the East Iceland coast. The falls spray so fiercely that mist constantly rises from the pool. Right beside the Ring Road yet virtually unknown to passing tourists, it sits in a lush gorge framed by birch trees and ferns. A short trail leads to the base.
🗺️ Location
📋 Information
Region
📍 East Iceland
Category
Waterfall
Difficulty
Easy
Best season
🗓 Summer (May–September)
Drive from Reykjavik
🚗 ~5.5 hours
Parking
🅿️ Small gravel pull-off directly on Route 1, marked by a brown sign. Free.
Coordinates
65.1028, -15.1317
