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Thingvellir Church – Flosagjá Fissure loop from Þingvellir National Park

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Thingvellir Church – Flosagjá Fissure loop from Þingvellir National Park

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Thingvellir Church – Flosagjá Fissure loop from Þingvellir National Park

00:58

8.49km

60m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 12, 2026

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Þjóðgarðurinn á Þingvöllum

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Parking

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2.00 km

Rift Trail in Þingvellir National Park

Highlight • Gorge

Here the gorge path becomes narrower and narrower and leads away from the other highlights

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3.15 km

Drekkingarhylur (Drowning Pool)

Highlight • Historical Site

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 Park. It is a historic place with a dark past.
In ancient times, when drowning was a common method of execution, the fate was sealed here in the deep waters of the pool. Women, often accused of witchcraft, were tied in sacks and thrown into Drekkingarhylur. A macabre ritual: if the woman drowned, she was considered innocent; If she managed to free herself, she was branded a witch and put to death again.

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3.87 km

Hakið Visitor Center

Highlight • Rest Area

In addition to the tourist information, a beautiful modern building also houses an exhibition space, (souvenir) shop, coffee bar and toilets. Staff takes all the time to answer questions and provide advice. Although the park is large, the hiking options are fairly limited. Spacious (paid) parking.

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4.14 km

View of Þingvellir Church and Mountains from the Small Platform

Highlight • Viewpoint

From here you have a beautiful panoramic view of Thingvellir National Park.

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5.20 km

Thingvellir Church

Highlight • Religious Site

Located in the Þingvellir National Park, Þingvallakirkja is one of the oldest churches in the country. The current wooden structure dates from 185921, but the original church was consecrated in the 11th century. Inside are several bells from earlier churches, a wooden pulpit from the 17th century and a painted altarpiece from 1834. The cemetery behind the church is the final resting place of the independence era poets Jónas Hallgrímsson and Einar Benediktsson. The church is usually closed unless there are staff around.

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5.42 km

Flosagjá Fissure

Highlight • Gorge

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 of 3-4°C all year round, is a remarkable natural wonder. Flosagjá is about 730 meters long and reaches a depth of about 25 meters. It is named after Flosi Þórðarson, an important character in the Brennu-Njáls saga, who is said to have jumped the gorge to escape his enemies.

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6.48 km

fir forest

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A rather old pine forest, rather untypical for Iceland, nice to walk through.

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8.49 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.58 km

3.56 km

706 m

511 m

115 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.26 km

2.73 km

1.48 km

529 m

340 m

145 m

Elevation

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Thingvellir Church – Flosagjá Fissure loop from Þingvellir National Park

Rift Trail in Þingvellir National Park

Drekkingarhylur (Drowning Pool)

Hakið Visitor Center

View of Þingvellir Church and Mountains from the Small Platform

Thingvellir Church

Flosagjá Fissure

fir forest

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