Gýgjarfoss waterfall is located along the Kjölur route in the Icelandic highlands. The waterfall is about 5 meters high and 20 meters wide. It carries and impressive amount of water coming from Hofsjökull glacier. The water continues its way to Hvítá river which is the source for Gullfoss waterfall. Due to its location it suites well to check out the waterfall on the way to Kerlingafjöll and Hveradalir.