Sveinsstekksfoss við Berufjörð á Austurlandi
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Sveinsstekksfoss Waterfall

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Sveinsstekksfoss is a scenic waterfall in the Fossá river beside Berufjörður in East Iceland. The waterfall is also known as Nykurhylsfoss and Fossárfoss and is located close to Iceland's Ring Road. The waterfall drops over rocky ledges in the river with the steep mountains of the Eastfjords forming a dramatic backdrop. Its location makes it an easy additional stop for travellers exploring Berufjörður. Sveinsstekksfoss can conveniently be visited while travelling between Djúpivogur and Breiðdalsvík or as part of a longer journey through the Eastfjords. Care should be taken near wet rocks and riverbanks around the waterfall.
Sveinsstekksfoss við Berufjörð er einnig þekktur sem Nykurhylsfoss eða Fossárfoss og er skammt frá Hringveginum.

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Fossinn er góður viðkomustaður á ferð um Austfirði og auðvelt er að sameina heimsókn við Djúpavog, Berufjörð og aðra staði við austurströndina.