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Öxarárfoss – Flosagjá Fissure loop from Þingvellir

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Iceland

Öxarárfoss – Flosagjá Fissure loop from Þingvellir

Moderate

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Öxarárfoss – Flosagjá Fissure loop from Þingvellir

00:35

5.47km

50m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 3, 2026

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Þjóðgarðurinn á Þingvöllum

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Parking

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463 m

Hakið Visitor Center

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In addition to the tourist information, a beautiful modern building also houses an exhibition space, (souvenir) shop, coffee bar and toilets. Staff takes all the time to answer questions and …

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1.07 km

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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1.22 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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2.18 km

Öxarárfoss

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

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2.98 km

fir forest

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A rather old pine forest, rather untypical for Iceland, nice to walk through.

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4.03 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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4.74 km

From here you have a beautiful panoramic view of Thingvellir National Park.

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5.05 km

One of the oldest historical sights in Iceland - some amazing history and some stunning Geography as well. Well worth a visit walking between two tectonic plates.

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5.47 km

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Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

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3.69 km

610 m

507 m

302 m

266 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.92 km

1.45 km

797 m

637 m

571 m

< 100 m

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