Skógarkot Ruins
Hiking Highlight
Recommended by 76 out of 80 hikers
This Highlight is in a protected area
Please check local regulations for: Þjóðgarðurinn á Þingvöllum
Location: Iceland
Best Hikes to Skógarkot Ruins
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Stekkjargjá (Dead Man Walking) – View of the Þingvellir Rift loop from Laugarvatn03:02
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Tips
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.
translated by•May 27, 2024
The former sheep farm in Skógarkot was abandoned in 1930 and only a few remains of the wall can be seen.
translated by•February 21, 2022
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Location: Iceland
Best Hikes to Skógarkot Ruins
- Easy
5.0
(7)
40
Þingvallahraun Lava Field – Öxarárfoss Waterfall loop from Laugarvatn01:51
7.21km
30m
Intermediate4.5
(75)
359
Stekkjargjá (Dead Man Walking) – View of the Þingvellir Rift loop from Laugarvatn03:02
11.6km
80m
Expert4.0
(2)
9
Þingvallahraun Lava Field – Stekkjargjá (Dead Man Walking) loop from Laugarvatn05:53
22.3km
190m
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