2022-05-16
Dynjandi (Fjallfoss) Waterfall │ Iceland Photo Gallery
Documenting Iceland
by: Rafn Sig,-
Dynjandi (eða Fjallfoss) er 100 m hár foss í Arnarfirði á Vestfjörðum Íslands. Fossinn kemur ofan af Dynjandisheiði og fyrir neðan hann er einnig eyðibýli sem heitir Dynjandi. Á bjargbrún er fossinn 30 metra breiður en 60 metra breiður neðst. Fleiri fossar eru í fossaröðinni: Bæjarfoss, Hundafoss, Göngumannafoss, Strompglúfrafoss og Hæstahjallafoss. Fossinn var friðlýstur árið 1980.
Meðal sumarrennsli Dynjandisár er 2 til 8 rúmmetrar en meðal vetrarrennsli er 1 til 4 rúmmetrar vatns á sekúndu. Upptök sín á áin í smávötnum á Dynjandisheiði.
Fyrstu heimildir um jörðina Dynjanda eru frá miðöldum en fram á 17. öld var hún oftast í eigu ríkra einstaklinga sem búsettir voru utan Arnarfjarðar. Hún var t.a.m. í eigu Guðmundar „ríka“ Arasonar á Reykhólum á 15. öld en hann átti 140 jarðir á Vestfjörðum þegar best lét. Jörðin var að fornu mati 18 hundruðir en árið 1847 var hún svo metin og var þá meðtalin eyðijörðin Búðavík sem var hjáleiga frá Dynjanda og talin hafa farið í eyði fyrir árið 1650. Á Dynjanda var gott beitarland og var skógurinn nytjaður til beitar, hrís- og eldiviðartöku ásamt því sem kolabrennsla fór fram. Jörðin var því talin góð.
Jörðin Dynjandi var í ábúð til ársins 1951. Þá féll niður föst búseta á staðnum er síðustu ábúendurnir, Guðmundur Jóhannsson og Guðrún Sigríður Guðjónsdóttir, fluttu til Bíldudals. Þau nytjuðu jörðina þó áfram fram á sjöunda áratuginn.
Dynjandi is one of the most spectacular waterfalls in Iceland and the largest waterfall in the Westfjords. It is an importand part of the Westfjord scenic drive and one of the main natural wonders in the region. The waterfall consists of seven waterfalls that each has its name and identity. Dynjandi is more than just a waterfall; it is a feast of waterfalls and one of the most beautiful constructions by mother nature that you will ever see. The source of the waterfall traces its origin to the upland above the waterfall to lakes, and high volume spring fed rivers. The hiking trail all the way up to the highest, and most impressive part, Dynjandi waterfall, is pure joy and something no one who visits this waterfall should miss. For anyone visiting Dynjandi it is important to stay on the path and not walk outside the marked track. The uppermost waterfall Dynjandi is 100 meters high. You will recognize it from quite some distance, as it is reminiscent of a bridal veil because it is 30 meters in diameter on top and 60 meters in diameter at the bottom. If you walk all the way to the top, you can stand quite near the beautiful bridal veil as the waterfall has a convenient flow and is never intimidating. Another name for this waterfall is The Mountain Fall, but Dynjandi is the original name that has also defined the names of many other places nearby, and no wonder. It means Thunderous and indeed, the nearer you get, the clearer you will hear its thundering voice.
The seven waterfalls of Dynjand
While each of the six waterfalls beneath the main waterfall on top is breathtaking, it is also the cumulative effect of the seven waterfalls that makes Dynjandi so impressive. The sound, the power, the sheer volume of water is unbelievable as you will sense when on the hiking trail. The hike up to the bridal veil and back should take about an hour and a half to two hours depending on how much you enjoy it. The names of the waterfalls from the top are; Dynjandi, Hæstahjallafoss, Strompgljúfrafoss, Göngumannfoss, Hríðsvaðsfoss, Hundafoss and Bæjarfoss (sometimes also referred to as Sjónarfoss). Each is a joy to view and enjoyment to photograph.
People have often wondered what gives Dynjandi its extraordinary energy. Well, across the centuries the Icelanders believed there were supernatural beings living in all the seven waterfalls. Some still believe it today as they are very hypnotic.
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