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Gullfoss

Haukadalur, Iceland

Nature

The Hvítá river drops about 32 m in two steps into a narrow gorge. Upper and lower car parks give different views; the lower path is often closed in winter ice, and spray soaks you at the edge.

Nearest town
Haukadalur, Iceland
Category
Nature & parks
GPS
64.3262, -20.1216
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