Best trails in Thingvellir National Park

This trail will take you to Öxarárfoss Waterfall via the Almannagjá Trail, which runs through the the Mid-Atlantic rift (the rift between the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates). Öxarárfoss Waterfall is located in the National Park of Þingvellir. This waterfall flows from the river called Öxará over the Almannagjá. The base of the fall is filled with rocks. Can be icy during winter times. An interesting fact about this waterfall is that it's a human-made waterfall. The path also...

This trail starts at the parking lot P2 of Thingvellir National Park and takes you on a loop to discover the Almannagjá Trail, along the Öxará River. It leads you to the the Mid-Atlantic rift, which is the rift between the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates. Alternatively, you can start this trail at the Visitor Center parking lot, on the other side of the loop, and extend it to Öxarárfoss Waterfall.

Öxarárfoss is a beautiful waterfall located north of Þingvallavatn near Þingvellir. This place is very popular in summer and offers you unique views. The path is well marked. All this not very far from the capital area of Iceland. The trail is short and pretty flat and it offers an out and back that is accessibel for almost everyone. Can be muddy in the rainy season.

Þingvellir is a fantastic national park close to the capital area. It has a stunning lake and is surrounded by mountains and wilderness. The trail starts from the parking lot and takes the Sandhólastígur path in order to reach the lake. From there it goes to the fissure of Silfra, which is very popular for diving and snorkeling. Next to the tectonic plate boundary the path rejoins the starting point.

This trails starts from the Thingvellir National Park and goes to the waterfall called Öxarárfoss. This waterfall comes from the river Öxará. This is a popular place that offers unique views with incredible panorama. The hike is not challenging and it's mostly marked up to the waterfall of Öxarárfoss.