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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

02:47

10.7km

80m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: November 16, 2025

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1.81 km

Öxarárfoss

Highlight • Waterfall

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

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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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Skógarkotsvegur Gorge, Þingvellir National Park

Highlight • Gorge

Narrow water-filled gorge on the Skógarkotsvegur, a 4.5 kilometer hiking trail in the park. The water in the gorge is so clear that you can also see the rocks below the waterline.

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3.08 km

Þingvallahraun Lava Field

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Þingvallahraun is a vast lava field located in the Þingvellir National Park in Iceland. It was formed from a shield volcanic eruption that occurred about 10,000 years ago. This lava …

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9.11 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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9.17 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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9.39 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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9.98 km

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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10.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

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2.16 km

876 m

839 m

195 m

Surfaces

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3.94 km

1.15 km

503 m

448 m

148 m

Elevation

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Öxarárfoss – Flosagjá Fissure loop from Laugarvatn

Öxarárfoss

Stekkjargjá (Dead Man Walking)

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Þingvallahraun Lava Field

Peningagjá Fissure

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Thingvellir Church

Thingvellir National Park

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