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View of Gullfoss waterfall – Hvítá Canyon loop from Gullfoss

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View of Gullfoss waterfall – Hvítá Canyon loop from Gullfoss

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View of Gullfoss waterfall – Hvítá Canyon loop from Gullfoss

00:30

1.82km

30m

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 4, 2026

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365 m

View of Gullfoss waterfall

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One of Iceland's greatest attractions. The Gullfoss with a height of over 30 meters

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Sigríður Tómasdóttir Memorial

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Sigríður Tómasdóttir was an Icelandic environmentalist. She is best known for her efforts to protect the Gullfoss waterfall, which made her a pioneer of environmental protection in Iceland.

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Gullfoss Waterfall — Lower Viewpoint

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You can see the waterfall from various viewing platforms - from very far away to see the entirety of the waterfall, right up to where the mighty mass of water passes by.

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Hvítá Canyon

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The edge of both stages of the waterfall is formed by two layers of lava. Between the two layers of lava lies a soft layer of river gravel. River gravel …

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1.68 km

Gullfoss information panels

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Decent to Waterfall (purple trail) closed in winter

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1.69 km

Gullfoss Waterfall

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The Gullfoss Falls are impressive. A built platform allows you to observe the waters of the Hvita river flowing into a gigantic fault. In summer, meltwater from the glaciers increases …

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1.69 km

View of the Langjökull glacier

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1.82 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

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1.53 km

163 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

670 m

569 m

311 m

148 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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June 5, 2026,🇮🇸Island (38) Am Gullfoss. Der gewaltigste von allen.

10 km behind the Geysir (see 37) then the Gulfoss waterfall.
Not the one with the greatest drop height, not the one in the most beautiful surroundings, but one that impresses with its sheer size and water volume, which plunges down in several stages.
It's still hard to estimate (I need to look it up tonight), but my tip: Gullfoss …

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July 28, 2022,Gullfoss Runde - alle Aussichtspunkte

It is best to take the lower viewing platforms. The feeling of the masses of water rushing by is breathtaking. Don't forget a raincoat.

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July 3, 2022,Gullfoss Wasserfall ISLAND TAG 2

Gullfoss Waterfall is a must see.....Stunning.

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August 24, 2025,078 Gullfoss🇮🇸

Day 2, Tour 1.
Destination: Gullfoss Waterfall.
Number of falls: 2 (heights 11 & 21 m)
Special feature: Falls at right angles to each other
Water flow: 109 - 130 m3/s

The individual viewing points and platforms are easily accessible via a well-designed network of paths. A restaurant and souvenir shops are also available.

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June 16, 2025,🇮🇸 Gullfoss 2025-06-16

Gullfoss is one of Iceland's most famous waterfalls and part of the Golden Circle tour. Accordingly, it attracts a lot of people.
But it's truly incredibly impressive.

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August 30, 2022,Wanderung zum Gullfoss Wasserfall

Gullfoss waterfall on the Golden Circle is a must-see when visiting Iceland. There are two viewing platforms and when the sun is shining you can see a beautiful rainbow here. Don't forget your rain gear when going to the lower platform.
Parking is free. Shop and toilet are available at the parking lot.

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June 10, 2022,Gullfoss 10.06.2022

It is simply fascinating, these gigantic masses of water. If you can, you shouldn't miss it.

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July 4, 2026,💙Wasserfall Gullfoss – Symbol für die Kraft des Wassers #3🇮🇸

Good day,
We continued on the golden circle. The goal was now Gullfoss in good weather.

Known as the "Golden Falls", it plunges in two impressive stages into the rugged canyon of the Hvítá river, offering a natural spectacle that attracts visitors all year round. Admission to Gullfoss is free, there are several parking options (1000 ISK).

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View of Gullfoss waterfall – Hvítá Canyon loop from Gullfoss

View of Gullfoss waterfall

Sigríður Tómasdóttir Memorial

Gullfoss Waterfall — Lower Viewpoint

Gullfoss Waterfall

Hvítá Canyon

Gullfoss information panels

Gullfoss Waterfall

View of the Langjökull glacier

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