Öxará River in Þingvellir National Park
Hiking Highlight
Recommended by 96 out of 103 hikers
This Highlight is in a protected area
Please check local regulations for: Þjóðgarðurinn á Þingvöllum
Location: Iceland
Best Hikes to Öxará River in Þingvellir National Park
- Easy
4.7
(365)
3,170
Öxarárfoss Waterfall – Flosagjá Fissure loop from Laugarvatn01:20
5.00km
50m
Easy4.7
(274)
1,853
View of the Þingvellir Rift – Flosagjá Fissure loop from Laugarvatn01:28
5.51km
60m
Intermediate4.5
(75)
359
Stekkjargjá (Dead Man Walking) – View of the Þingvellir Rift loop from Laugarvatn03:02
11.6km
80m
Tips
Öxará means “axe river” in Icelandic. The source of the river is near the Botnssúlur volcano. The river flows through the Þingvellir National Park and forms the impressive Öxarárfoss waterfall. After the waterfall, the Öxará flows further through the Allmannagjá gorge and eventually flows into the Þingvallavatn. The Öxará plays an important role in the landscape and history of the park.
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•May 28, 2024
The river is rather boring here at the bridge - it's better to follow the boardwalk.
translated by•May 27, 2025
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Description
Location: Iceland
Best Hikes to Öxará River in Þingvellir National Park
- Easy
4.7
(365)
3,170
Öxarárfoss Waterfall – Flosagjá Fissure loop from Laugarvatn01:20
5.00km
50m
Easy4.7
(274)
1,853
View of the Þingvellir Rift – Flosagjá Fissure loop from Laugarvatn01:28
5.51km
60m
Intermediate4.5
(75)
359
Stekkjargjá (Dead Man Walking) – View of the Þingvellir Rift loop from Laugarvatn03:02
11.6km
80m
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