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The Top 20 Gorges in the Iceland Mountains

Gorges are incredibly beautiful places, and you’ve got 20

to choose from in the Iceland Mountains. Just browse our list of the best gorges below and see photos, tips and extra info to help you visit one of these beautiful places on your next adventure in the Iceland Mountains.

Last updated: October 27, 2025

Öxarárfoss

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

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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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Almannagjá Rift

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Unfortunately, as many believe, it is not possible to have one leg in America and the other in Europe. The legs are simply too short

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Hengifoss Waterfall

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The Hengifoss is the fourth highest waterfall in Iceland with a height of 118 m. In the lava background of the waterfall one finds reddish, grainy layers of clay, which …

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Peningagjá Fissure

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'Peningagjá' is a term from Icelandic and can be split into two parts: 'peninga' and 'gjá'. 'Peninga' means 'coin' and 'gjá' means 'crack' or 'gorge'. So, 'Peningagjá' can be translated …

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Steinbogafoss

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Alt 250m Steinbogafoss is a waterfall that you encounter when you walk upstream from Skógafoss along the famous Laugavegur trail. It is the third major waterfall you encounter on this …

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Fosstorfufoss

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Alt: 140m It is the second waterfall one encounters when walking upstream from the Skógafoss waterfall. The waterfall is located about 600 meters above Skógafoss (or about 400 meters beyond …

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Stekkjargjá (Dead Man Walking)

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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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Silfra Fissure

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Also worth a visit for non-divers.

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Skógá

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Gluggafoss is the twelfth major waterfall that you can see if you walk along the path upstream from Skógafoss. After passing Kæfufoss there is a long stretch of trail where …

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