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Containing one of the most fantastic hikes and waterfalls in Iceland, Skógafoss is a must see.
Taking a hike up the stairs to get a view of the waterfall and the ocean is a must, but the real magic begins as you continue on and start the Fimmvörðuháls hike, which begins with the waterfall. As you continue north on the hike, you will start to lose the crowds of tourists. This section of the hike, which leads to the Laugavegur Trail, contains countless waterfalls, each bigger that the last.
Even though we hiked through the rain, the vastness of the landscape, ferocity of the waterfalls, and vibrance of the green made this hike one of our favorite parts of the trip. Since there is not much elevation gain past the initial climb, those accustomed to summiting peaks will think of this hike as a cake walk.
While we didn't continue too far due to the weather, the three hours we spent hiking was absolutely surreal. In better weather we may have continued on to Porsmork!