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View of Gullfoss waterfall – Gullfoss Waterfall loop from Gullfoss

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View of Gullfoss waterfall – Gullfoss Waterfall loop from Gullfoss

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View of Gullfoss waterfall – Gullfoss Waterfall loop from Gullfoss

00:25

1.49km

30m

Hiking

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 26, 2026

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Parking

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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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637 m

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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1.36 km

Gullfoss information panels

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Decent to Waterfall (purple trail) closed in winter

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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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1.37 km

View of the Langjökull glacier

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1.49 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.25 km

185 m

Surfaces

692 m

339 m

311 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Sunday 30 August

11°C

2°C

26 %

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Comments

July 10, 2024,Wandeling bij de Gullfoss watervallen

Nice walk at the waterfalls.
Another spectacle.
Enjoyed today.

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July 3, 2022,Gullfoss Wasserfall ISLAND TAG 2

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

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June 22, 2024,Island - 4 - Gulfoss-Wasserfall

Given the distances, I only ever set short routes to or along highlights in Iceland

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June 30, 2024,🇮🇸 Gullfoss (Wasserfall)

Gullfoss - the "Golden Waterfall" is part of the Golden Circle (see previous tours). Accordingly, it is crowded. But it is still beautiful.

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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 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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August 22, 2022,Island - Der Goldene Ring - Gullfoss Wasserfall

3rd stop for today was at Gullfoss waterfall. After 2 levels (11 and 21 meters) the water plunges into a 70 meter deep gorge.

A wonderful end to our stay in Iceland. Unfortunately the time was far too short.

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September 6, 2024,Gullfoss Falls

Gullfoss has come to be recognised as Iceland's most famous waterfall.

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View of Gullfoss waterfall – Gullfoss Waterfall loop from Gullfoss

View of Gullfoss waterfall

Sigríður Tómasdóttir Memorial

Gullfoss Waterfall — Lower Viewpoint

Gullfoss information panels

Gullfoss Waterfall

View of the Langjökull glacier

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