Flosagjá Fissure
Hiking Highlight
Recommended by 613 out of 618 hikers
This Highlight is in a protected area
Please check local regulations for: Þjóðgarðurinn á Þingvöllum
Location: Iceland
Best Hikes to Flosagjá Fissure
- 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 Laugarvatn03:10
12.2km
90m
Tips
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 of 3-4°C all year round, is a remarkable natural wonder. Flosagjá is about 730 meters long and reaches a depth of about 25 meters. It is named after Flosi Þórðarson, an important character in the Brennu-Njáls saga, who is said to have jumped the gorge to escape his enemies.
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Description
Location: Iceland
Best Hikes to Flosagjá Fissure
- 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 Laugarvatn03:10
12.2km
90m
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