The Mighty Waterfall of Gullfoss

Arguably the most impressive sight along Iceland’s Golden Circle is the enormously powerful double-stepped waterfall known as Gullfoss (Golden Falls). Here, the Hývtá River’s journey through the highlands comes to a magnificent end as it drops over 100 feet into the canyon below.

On approaching, I was awed enough by the breadth and force of Gullfoss, but it wasn’t until reaching the ledge of the viewing platform that I saw the itss second drop. After the initial descent of 36 feet, the river t...