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Öxarárfoss – Flosagjá Fissure loop from Þingvellir

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Öxarárfoss – Flosagjá Fissure loop from Þingvellir

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Öxarárfoss – Flosagjá Fissure loop from Þingvellir

01:21

5.12km

50m

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: January 21, 2026

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715 m

Thingvellir National Park

Highlight • Natural Monument

We then walk down a wide path to the Almannagjá (All People's Gorge), which is not only geologically interesting as one of the largest faults in this region, but also …

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747 m

Lögberg (Law Rock) — Þingvellir National Park

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Lögberg, also known as the Whetstone, is a rocky outcropping in southwestern Iceland, on the site of the meeting of the country's Althing parliament. The original Althing was collected in …

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1.85 km

Öxarárfoss

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Small but very picturesque waterfall, especially in winter. Absolutely visit.

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2.17 km

Stekkjargjá (Dead Man Walking)

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Dead man walking
During the time of the Old Commonwealth (930-1262) executive powers in Iceland were very limited. At the Alþingi (national assembly) at Þingvellir, laws were enacted, and cases …

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3.82 km

Flosagjá Fissure

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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 …

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4.09 km

Thingvellir Church

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Located in the Þingvellir National Park, Þingvallakirkja is one of the oldest churches in the country. The current wooden structure dates from 185921, but the original church was consecrated in …

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4.53 km

Wooden boardwalk in Thingvellir National Park

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This is indeed a beautifully constructed wooden path and also a shortcut. However, I suggest using one of the suggested routes so that you can fully enjoy all the topics.

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5.12 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.27 km

827 m

768 m

163 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.11 km

997 m

846 m

585 m

411 m

153 m

Elevation

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Öxarárfoss – Flosagjá Fissure loop from Þingvellir

Thingvellir National Park

Lögberg (Law Rock) — Þingvellir National Park

Öxarárfoss

Stekkjargjá (Dead Man Walking)

Flosagjá Fissure

Thingvellir Church

Wooden boardwalk in Thingvellir National Park

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