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Öxarárfoss – Flosagjá Fissure loop from Laugarvatn

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Öxarárfoss – Flosagjá Fissure loop from Laugarvatn

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Öxarárfoss – Flosagjá Fissure loop from Laugarvatn

01:22

5.14km

50m

Hiking

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: October 22, 2025

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Start point

Parking

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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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1.86 km

Öxarárfoss

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

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2.18 km

Stekkjargjá (Dead Man Walking)

Highlight • Historical Site

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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3.83 km

Peningagjá Fissure

Highlight • Gorge

'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 …

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3.89 km

Flosagjá Fissure

Highlight • Gorge

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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4.11 km

Thingvellir Church

Highlight • Religious Site

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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4.55 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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5.14 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.27 km

827 m

785 m

163 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.11 km

997 m

862 m

585 m

411 m

153 m

Elevation

Weather

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Sunday 4 January

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Öxarárfoss – Flosagjá Fissure loop from Laugarvatn

Thingvellir National Park

Öxarárfoss

Stekkjargjá (Dead Man Walking)

Peningagjá Fissure

Flosagjá Fissure

Thingvellir Church

Wooden boardwalk in Thingvellir National Park

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