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Almannagjá Gorge — Þingvellir Rift
About Almannagjá Gorge — Þingvellir Rift
Almannagjá is a massive rift valley gorge in Þingvellir National Park where the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates are visibly pulling apart. A walking path leads through the gorge, offering a unique chance to walk between two continents.
Did You Know?
- ✔Rift valley gorge
- ✔Between tectonic plates
- ✔Up to 40 metres deep
- ✔Easy walking path
- ✔Historic Viking route
- ✔In Þingvellir National Park
Tours Near Almannagjá Gorge — Þingvellir Rift
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Why Visit
Walk through a dramatic rift valley between two continents at Iceland's most historic site.
Did You Know?
The tectonic plates at Þingvellir drift apart by about 2 cm per year, slowly tearing Iceland in two.
📖 Stories & Legends
Icelandic sagas and folklore from this area
📍 Location
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