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Highlands, Iceland61 kmGPS track
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Gullfoss Gullfoss Waterfall

Highlands, Iceland61 kmGPS track

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Cars & campers

−15%exclusive discountFree cancellationKEF airport pickup 24/74.8
Dacia Duster 4x4
SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

Cheapest real 4WD in the fleet — gravel, the Westfjords and easy summer F-roads without truck prices.

TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol/diesel
Seats5
Drive4WD
From
5,355 kr6,300 kr/day
Reserve −15%
VW Caravelle
9-seater

VW Caravelle

Whole family or friend group in one car — gear in the back, room to stretch.

TransmissionAutomatic
FuelDiesel
Seats9
Drive2WD
From
12,750 kr15,000 kr/day
Reserve −15%
Key Camper Wild Duo
Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

Sleep right by the trailhead, wake up at the falls — F-road ready from mid-June.

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FuelPetrol
Sleeps2
Drive4WD
From
5,304 kr6,240 kr/day
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Tours near Gullfoss Gullfoss Waterfall

Free cancellationSmall groups
Glacier & Golden Circle
Adventure

Glacier & Golden Circle

Snowmobile across a glacier, then hit the Golden Circle classics.

Duration10 hours
PickupReykjavík
ActivitySnowmobile
VehicleSuper Jeep
From
49.990 kr
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Hot Springs

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Natural pool. Surrounded by Icelandic landscape. Best with few people.

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Campsites

#1.Skjól
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The camp site Uthlid at Biskupstungur has much to offer. You will find a swimming pool, a…

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Supermarkets

#1.Krambúð
24 km·~28 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#2.Krambúðin
32 km·~38 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#3.Kjörbúðin
56 km·~67 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Hagkaup Sérvara
59 km·~71 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Highlands

Gas stations

#1.Geysir
8.6 km·~10 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Brautarhóll
23 km·~27 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Flúðir
24 km·~28 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Laugarvatn
32 km·~38 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near Highlands

Tours

#1.Glacier & Golden Circle
10 hours·Pickup Reykjavík

Snowmobile across a glacier, then hit the Golden Circle classics.

from 32,990 krView tour →
1 tours near Highlands

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How long is the Gullfoss Gullfoss Waterfall hike?
The Gullfoss Gullfoss Waterfall trail is about 61 km based on its recorded GPS track. Times vary with pace, weather and how much you stop — plan conservatively and turn back early if conditions change.
How do I get to the Gullfoss Gullfoss Waterfall trailhead?
Gullfoss Gullfoss Waterfall is in Highlands. Use the map on this page for the trailhead coordinates and check live road conditions before you drive — some trailheads sit on gravel or F-roads that need a 4×4 and only open in summer.
Is Gullfoss Gullfoss Waterfall safe to hike alone?
Iceland trails are often unmarked and weather turns quickly. Tell someone your plan (or file one at safetravel.is), carry a charged phone and layers, check the forecast, and turn back if fog, wind or rising rivers set in. Don’t rely on phone signal.
When is the best time to hike Gullfoss Gullfoss Waterfall?
Most Icelandic hiking is a June–September activity, when trails are snow-free and daylight is long. Highland routes open later and close earlier; check road and trail status before committing.

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