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View of the Thingvellir Rift – Öxarárfoss loop from Þingvellir

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View of the Thingvellir Rift – Öxarárfoss loop from Þingvellir

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View of the Thingvellir Rift – Öxarárfoss loop from Þingvellir

02:05

8.01km

50m

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

Last updated: May 26, 2026

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1.25 km

View of the Thingvellir Rift

Highlight • Gorge

Nice view from here on the gorge

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1.51 km

Rift Trail in Þingvellir National Park

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Here the gorge path becomes narrower and narrower and leads away from the other highlights

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1.68 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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2.00 km

Öxarárfoss

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

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3.26 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

Silfra Fissure

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Also worth a visit for non-divers.

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4.51 km

Þingvallavatn

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The lake lies in the so-called Þingvellir Rift and is surrounded by four active volcanic systems: Prestahnúkur and Hrafnabjörg in the northeast, and Hengill and Hrómundartindur in the southwest.

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4.59 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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8.01 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.51 km

2.14 km

1.65 km

1.16 km

522 m

Surfaces

4.35 km

1.78 km

992 m

487 m

377 m

Elevation

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View of the Thingvellir Rift – Öxarárfoss loop from Þingvellir

View of the Thingvellir Rift

Rift Trail in Þingvellir National Park

Stekkjargjá (Dead Man Walking)

Öxarárfoss

Flosagjá Fissure

Silfra Fissure

Þingvallavatn

Wooden boardwalk in Thingvellir National Park

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