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Öxarárfoss – Flosagjá Fissure loop from Þingvellir

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Öxarárfoss – Flosagjá Fissure loop from Þingvellir

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Öxarárfoss – Flosagjá Fissure loop from Þingvellir

01:18

4.90km

50m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

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Start point

Parking

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715 m

Thingvellir National Park

Highlight • Natural Monument

We then walk down a wide path to the Almannagjá (All People's Gorge), which is not only geologically interesting as one of the largest faults in this region, but also …

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747 m

Lögberg (Law Rock) — Þingvellir National Park

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Lögberg, also known as the Whetstone, is a rocky outcropping in southwestern Iceland, on the site of the meeting of the country's Althing parliament. The original Althing was collected in …

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893 m

Drekkingarhylur (Drowning Pool)

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Drekkingarhylur, also known as the Drowning Pool, is a deep water pool in the river near the bridge over the Öxará River, located in the heart of the Þingvellir National …

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1.85 km

Öxarárfoss

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Small but very picturesque waterfall, especially in winter. Absolutely visit.

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2.17 km

Stekkjargjá (Dead Man Walking)

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Dead man walking
During the time of the Old Commonwealth (930-1262) executive powers in Iceland were very limited. At the Alþingi (national assembly) at Þingvellir, laws were enacted, and cases …

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3.76 km

Flosagjá Fissure

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Located in the Þingvellir National Park, Flosagjá is an impressive gorge that is part of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge. This gorge, which contains crystal clear water that maintains a constant temperature …

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4.22 km

Þingvallavatn

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The lake lies in the so-called Þingvellir Rift and is surrounded by four active volcanic systems: Prestahnúkur and Hrafnabjörg in the northeast, and Hengill and Hrómundartindur in the southwest.

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4.31 km

Wooden boardwalk in Thingvellir National Park

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This is indeed a beautifully constructed wooden path and also a shortcut. However, I suggest using one of the suggested routes so that you can fully enjoy all the topics.

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4.90 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.31 km

827 m

510 m

163 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.14 km

949 m

846 m

585 m

365 m

Elevation

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Öxarárfoss – Flosagjá Fissure loop from Þingvellir

Thingvellir National Park

Lögberg (Law Rock) — Þingvellir National Park

Drekkingarhylur (Drowning Pool)

Öxarárfoss

Stekkjargjá (Dead Man Walking)

Flosagjá Fissure

Þingvallavatn

Wooden boardwalk in Thingvellir National Park

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