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Kontinentalspalte – Öxarárfoss Runde von Vallarvegur

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Kontinentalspalte – Öxarárfoss Runde von Vallarvegur

Dennis Benner planned a hike

September 12, 2019

Kontinentalspalte – Öxarárfoss Runde von Vallarvegur

Moderate

02:50

11.0km

3.9km/h

50m

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2.07 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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5.85 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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6.28 km

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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6.31 km

Thingvellir National Park

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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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6.84 km

Almannagjá Rift

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Here you will find the information board regarding “Sprunga opnest”. This is an Icelandic expression that can be literally translated as “a crack opens”. As @Sasha Taylor describes.
You will …

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8.24 km

Drekkingarhylur (Drowning Pool)

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Drekkingarhylur, also known as the Drowning Pool, is a deep water pool in the river near the bridge over the Öxará River, located in the heart of the Þingvellir National …

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9.19 km

Öxarárfoss

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

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11.0 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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7.49 km

3.03 km

308 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.58 km

2.71 km

746 m

401 m

308 m

157 m

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Kontinentalspalte – Öxarárfoss Runde von Vallarvegur

Þingvallahraun Lava Field

Flosagjá Fissure

Lögberg (Law Rock) — Þingvellir National Park

Thingvellir National Park

Almannagjá Rift

Drekkingarhylur (Drowning Pool)

Öxarárfoss

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