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Thingvellir Church – Flosagjá Fissure loop from Þingvellir National Park

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Thingvellir Church – Flosagjá Fissure loop from Þingvellir National Park

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Thingvellir Church – Flosagjá Fissure loop from Þingvellir National Park

00:58

8.49km

60m

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: May 12, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Þjóðgarðurinn á Þingvöllum

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Parking

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2.00 km

Rift Trail in Þingvellir National Park

Highlight • Gorge

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

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3.15 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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3.87 km

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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4.14 km

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

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5.20 km

Thingvellir Church

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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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5.42 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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6.48 km

fir forest

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

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8.49 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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3.58 km

3.56 km

706 m

511 m

115 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.26 km

2.73 km

1.48 km

529 m

340 m

145 m

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Friday 22 May

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