Stakkholtsgjá

Waterfall / Waterfall

Stakkholtsgjá is a waterfall in Rangárþing eystra, South Iceland. road access is classified as foot only.

Region

South Iceland

Municipality

Rangárþing eystra

Coordinates

63.670888, -19.540245

Road access

Foot Only

Season

Year Round

Verified

04 May 2026

Verify access, path and safety before publishing

Planning notes for Stakkholtsgjá waterfall

Stakkholtsgjá is best evaluated as part of a regional plan in South Iceland. For waterfalls in Iceland, the useful questions are usually practical: how much of a detour it adds, whether the road and walking access fit the season, and whether there are nearby alternatives if weather or visibility changes.

• Use road access Foot Only as the first detour filter.
• Check whether the listed season Year Round matches your travel month.
• Look for nearby routes, huts, campsites or hot pots before making it a single-purpose drive.
• Be careful around spray, ice, steep banks and unmarked viewpoints.

Location and verification context

This record is located in South Iceland, municipality Rangárþing eystra. The current public detail shows road access as Foot Only, season as Year Round, and verification status as 04 May 2026. Treat those values as planning signals and verify real-time conditions before travel.

Access, F-road and river context

Access is one of the most important SEO and trip-planning signals for Stakkholtsgjá. DULIN currently classifies the road or approach context as Foot Only. River crossing context is Required. Stakkholtsgjá is near F249 (F2) at about 1310 m.

If the approach involves rough roads, highland access, foot-only sections or possible rivers, verify current road status, weather and vehicle rules before making the stop part of a fixed itinerary.

Protected area and drone planning

Protected-area signal: No named protected area in the public SEO record. Drone planning status: Airport Airspace Caution. Nearest runway/airfield is Þórsmörk at about 2342 m. Check official drone map and aviation restrictions before flying.

Restriction context: Þórsmörk / Airfield Proximity. Airfield proximity signal: Þórsmörk (2342 m). Use this as an early planning filter, then check the official Iceland drone map, local signs, national park rules and protected-area restrictions before flying.

Nearby planning workflow

Do not plan Stakkholtsgjá as an isolated coordinate. Open the DULIN map to compare nearby places, routes, public condition signals and alternative stops in South Iceland. This is especially useful when weather, daylight, road access or drone restrictions make the original idea less realistic.