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Hike through Þingvellir National Park

Þingvellir Visitor Center, Iceland

4.1/5
based on 12 reviews

Details

Distance

2 miles

Elevation Gain

50 ft

Route Type

Out-and-Back

Description

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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Features

Camping
Photography
Hiking
Bathrooms
Easy Parking
Family Friendly
Scenic
Waterfall

Hike through Þingvellir National Park Reviews

Wear rain gear if it’s raining, very well paved and had a nice boardwalk

So I know this is a very significant site for Iceland historically as well as an extremely unique geological site, all of which is very cool. However, having experienced the Eastfjords and a lot of the south coast, there are many more scenic and more interesting places to see 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 very cool. However, having experienced the Eastfjords and a lot of the south coast, there are many more scenic and more interesting places to see in Iceland

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