Fardagafoss is a waterfall in the mountains above the town of Egilsstadir in East Iceland. It is a short drive from Egilsstadir on the road toward Seydisfjordur. It sits on the slopes of the pass between Egilsstadir and the fjord town of Seydisfjordur.
The falls above Egilsstadir
The falls lie above Egilsstadir. From the top there are views over Egilsstadir and the Lagarfljot lake.
The hike and the cave legend
A marked path climbs from a parking area up to the falls. The walk is short but steep, gaining height quickly. There is a cave behind or beside the falls that can be reached with care. In local legend the cave is linked to trolls and to a passage through the mountain.
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