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Skógarkot Farm Ruins

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Skógarkot Farm Ruins

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Skógarkot Farm Ruins

Recommended by 82 hikers out of 86

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Þjóðgarðurinn á Þingvöllum

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    Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    May 27, 2024

    Skógarkot is a historic site in Þingvellir National Park. It was once a thriving farm, but now only the ruins are visible. The farm was inhabited from ancient times until 1936, when it fell into disrepair. Skógarkot is mentioned in the Icelandic sagas, especially in the Landnámabók. The walking route to Skógarkot is short, it takes about 10-15 minutes to get there.

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      May 27, 2024

      Here you have a beautiful panoramic view from a small hill as far as Þingvallavatn.

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        February 21, 2022

        The former sheep farm in Skógarkot was abandoned in 1930 and only a few remains of the wall can be seen.

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