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Peningagjá Fissure

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Peningagjá Fissure

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This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Þjóðgarðurinn á Þingvöllum

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2. Öxarárfoss Waterfall – Þingvellir National Park loop from Laugarvatn

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3. Öxarárfoss Waterfall – View of the Þingvellir Rift loop from Laugarvatn

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Willem VS

May 28, 2024

'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 as 'Cracked Coin'. This name comes from the tradition where visitors throw coins into the clear waters of the crevice in the hope of luck and fortune. It is important to note that authorities have now decided to stop this practice to preserve nature.

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Sasha Taylor

April 23, 2023

Peningagjá is situated near þingvellir National Park and Almannagjá in South Iceland. For years, visitors to this fissure have thrown coins into the clear water hoping to bring good luck and fortune. This is one of the top reasons why Peningagjá is also called the coin fissure. But now, the park authorities now ask those that visit not to throw in coins.

Mpower

June 10, 2022

Simply impressive to have the forces of nature in front of you. This is where the American and Eurasian plates are drifting apart.

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Elevation 110 m

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Peningagjá Fissure

1. Öxarárfoss Waterfall – Flosagjá Fissure loop from Laugarvatn

2. Öxarárfoss Waterfall – Þingvellir National Park loop from Laugarvatn

3. Öxarárfoss Waterfall – View of the Þingvellir Rift loop from Laugarvatn

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