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Seljalandsfoss is the only known waterfall in Iceland where one can walk behind the falls. This is actually fairly common in my native Oregon and is caused when the top layer of rock that the stream is flowing across is harder than the rock in the underlying layers (at the base of the falls). Over time the modest but relentless force of the mist erodes the cliff face and leaves a space big enough to have a trail around.
In Iceland the landscape is geologically very young, with many eruptions and lava flows occurring in recorded times. This relative youth explains why there are not more falls with this feature, as more time is needed for the required erosion to take place.
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Seljalandsfoss is found in southern Iceland near the entrance to the Þórsmörk (Thorsmork in English) region. Many visitors on tours of Þórsmörk stop at this falls as part of their tour, as we did. The river Seljalandsá drops roughly 60 meters (200 feet) to form the falls.
Seljalandsfoss is a waterfall that can be fully encircled, situated on the South Coast of Iceland with a drop of 60 meters (200 feet).
The most distinguishing feature of Seljalandsfoss is a pathway that stretches around it. The cliffs behind the falls have a wide cavern, and rocks and paths allow guests to fully encircle it in summer.
Though a mesmerising opportunity, visitors should be prepared to get dampened due to the perpetual mist of the falls, which also tends to make the rocks of the pathway slippery.
Ces cascades sont situées sur la rivière Seljalandsá et chutent de 60-65 m. Elles dont aussi les seules en Islande où un chemin permet de passer derrière. Leurs eaux proviennent de l'Eyjafjallaajökull (glacier sur les montagnes proches des îles), 6ème glacier d'Islande avec 78 km² de superficie (cf. Wikipédia)
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Upon arrival in Iceland we were met by news that the winter's first storm was scheduled to sweep across Iceland over the following week. With it, came 14m/s+ winds, dust storms, and harsh conditions. But, it also made for beautiful photography, fresh dustings of snow, and a proper taste of Iceland's harsh but magnificent weather.
These photos were taken over a 7 day, 2,000km road trip along the South East and Eastern Fjords.
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It is 60 meters high with a foot path behind it at the bottom of the cliff, but with a thin cascade. It is the only known waterfall of its kind, where it is possible to walk behind it.
Captured moments taken during a four day road trip through the southern coast of Iceland.
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Seljalandsfoss is arguably Iceland's most famous waterfall because you can hike through the back of it and view it from the inside out. I read that it is the only known waterfall where it is possible to do this. The waterfall drops 200 feet from rocks above into a serene little pool below.
This is my Creative Commons Flickr account. You can use these images freely. I kindly ask you to:
• Link back to flickr.com/claudiaregina_cc
• Comment here with the link to the page where you used my photo (I'm curious ^^)
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Seljalandsfoss is arguably Iceland's most famous waterfall because you can hike through the back of it and view it from the inside out. I read that it is the only known waterfall where it is possible to do this. The waterfall drops 200 feet from rocks above into a serene little pool below.
Captured moments taken during a four day road trip through the southern coast of Iceland.
Learn more on virtualwayfarer.com and reach out directly for usage requests.