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Gullfoss Nature Reserve protects one of Iceland's most famous waterfalls and the surrounding landscape of the Hvítá River. The reserve was established in 1979 and covers approximately 1.55 km².
At Gullfoss, the river drops into a dramatic canyon in two major stages. The reserve protects the waterfall, the Hvítá canyon and the surrounding natural landscape.
The waterfall is closely connected to the Hvítá River. Another nearby place of interest is Tungufell Church.
Visitors should stay on marked paths and respect closures when ice, weather or other conditions make areas unsafe.
The purpose of the reserve is to protect Gullfoss, the Hvítá river canyon and the natural landscape surrounding the waterfall.
Gullfoss is one of Iceland's best-known waterfalls. The Hvítá river plunges into a dramatic canyon in two principal stages, creating one of the country's most striking waterfall landscapes.
Visitors should remain on designated paths and respect closures when conditions are unsafe.
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