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Selfloss waterfall7/6/2023 ![]() However, there is no way to cross the river. If you have the time and want to visit both sides, this is a great idea. Whichever side you choose, both parking areas are free. However, you have bad views of Selfoss, which was our favorite of the three waterfalls so that’s a bummer. From the west side of the river you do have great views of Dettifoss because the waterfall is angled slightly to that side of the river. Because of the paved road, your driving time decreases it’s only 30 minutes from Route 1 (aka the Ring Road). That is the main reason for choosing the west side of the river. Route 862 is paved all the way to the Dettifoss parking lot. However, it is easiest to access these three waterfalls from the west side of the river. Also, there was less spray from the waterfalls on the east side. We liked the east side of the river best because the view of Selfoss was amazing. The road is rough and bumpy but you can drive it with a compact car like we did. Following Route 864, it takes about 45 minutes to reach the Dettifoss parking area from the Ring Road. The main reason people don’t visit this side is the unpaved road leading to the parking area. We think Dettifoss, Selfoss and Hafragilfoss are most beautiful from the east side of the river. ![]() There are two roads that will take you to two different sides of the river: East and West. ![]()
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