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Distance
2 miles
Elevation Gain
50 ft
Route Type
Out-and-Back
Features
Scenic
Family Friendly
Bathrooms
Easy Parking
Waterfall
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Added by Matthew Eaton
Þingvellir National Park is an area of Historic and Geologic wonder for Iceland. It is an area where the Mid-Atlantic Ridge surfaces from the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean and the European and North American tectonic plates meet. You can hike along this boundary line and be in two continents at one time!
From the visitor center there are several trails that lead into the countryside. Take the obvious trail down the ramp and into the gap where you can explore the beautiful terrain, waterfalls and historic sites. You could easily spend an entire day hiking around and having fun. Don’t forget to extend your arms side to side in the gap to touch both North America and Europe at the same time!
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Ben Young
6/21/2022
Great simple hike
Wear rain gear if it’s raining, very well paved and had a nice boardwalk
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Taylor Pruis
6/18/2022
Better things to do in Iceland
So I know this is a very significant site for Iceland historically as well as an extremely unique geological site, all of which is ...
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Taylor Pruis
6/18/2022
Better things to do in Iceland
So I know this is a very significant site for Iceland historically as well as an extremely unique geological site, all of which is ...
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Kyle C
12/16/2020
Interesting geography
This is a nice stop if doing the loop, but we did not spend too much time here. The history is cool and ...
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Cat Ekkelboom-White
9/22/2020
Interesting and unusual landscape
If the idea of this being a rift between two tectonic plates isn't enough, the landscapes around here are really interesting. Large rocky boulders, ...
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Andreas Brokalakis
9/12/2020
Between two continents
Although the specific location is of great historical/political significance for Iceland (the national assembly of Iceland was founded there in 930AD and continued to ...
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Jonathon Reed
12/25/2019
Go for the history
Scenic enough landscape, but not a stunning vista. What makes Þingvellir such an unforgettable experience for me was learning its long and culturally important ...
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Garrett Simerson
11/25/2018
Thingvellir in Winter
We visited the park in early November as a family and snow was already on the ground. There are so many beautiful places within ...
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Sarah Westholm
3/11/2017
Gorgeous but crowded
A great way to spend the day in Iceland. Crowded until you get away from the main paths and then it gets interesting. Hike ...
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Nathan Oakley
2/8/2017
Something amazing everywhere you look
I spent my summer in Iceland this past year and this place was by far the highlight of my trip! There is something cool ...
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Dryden Eliason
8/16/2016
Dryden
Do not go here in the summer. There was way to much people, but besides the people it was a really nice spot.
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Lindsy Dugan
6/18/2016
1st Stop On The Golden Circle
Our first full day here in Iceland, we set out on a day trip from Reykjavik. Þingvellir National Park is a great first stop. ...
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