Hvítá River Canyon and Gullfoss Waterfall
1.7 kmEasyGPS trackRecorded by 37 hikers
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Map of Hvítá River Canyon and Gullfoss Waterfall
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64.3256°N, 20.1294°W · Highlands
Plan your visit
Getting there- Road 35 (Kj Gullf-Hagav.v.)
Off the main road- 0.1 km from Route 35
Nearest town- Bláskógabyggð — 14.2 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 90 km in a straight line
What else is close- 171 mapped places within 20 km
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Secret Lagoon Admissionfrom 4.500 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Family Raftingfrom 34.900 ISK · 4 h
Red Glacier Monster Truck Tour - Unique Langjökull Glacier Tour from Gullfossfrom 22.900 ISK · 4 h
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Golden Circle and Laugarás Lagoon Lerki Admissionfrom 23.039 ISK · 9 h 30 min
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Golden Circle: Gullfoss from the Eastern side1 km - 2
Geysir stakeout7 km - 3
Geysir - Strokkur area - Geysir - Strokkur geyser area8 km - 4
Haukadalsskógur - Sandfell8 km - 5
Reykholt- Géiser8 km
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(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafossfrom 25.300 ISK · 6 hours 30 minutes
(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyrifrom 25.900 ISK · 6 hours 
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How long is the Hvítá River Canyon and Gullfoss Waterfall hike?
The Hvítá River Canyon and Gullfoss Waterfall trail is about 1.7 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 Hvítá River Canyon and Gullfoss Waterfall trailhead?
Hvítá River Canyon and 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 Hvítá River Canyon and Gullfoss Waterfall safe to hike alone?
Hvítá River Canyon and Gullfoss Waterfall sits 14 km from Bláskógabyggð, and 0.1 km from Route 35. The uploader rated it easy and it climbs about 52 m. 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 Hvítá River Canyon and Gullfoss Waterfall?
Hvítá River Canyon and Gullfoss Waterfall is a highland route, so its access roads are typically open only from late June to early September. 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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PhotographyHero & gallery photography · sotirios.chatzigeorgiou / Wikiloc
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VegagerðinLive road status & cameras · Icelandic Road Administration
Open-MeteoWeather forecast · CC BY 4.0
NOAA SWPCAurora (planetary Kp) forecast · public domain
OpenStreetMapInteractive-map data · ODbL
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