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Reykjahóll, Northwest Iceland

Easy hike through the small forest above Varmahlíð village

Hiking Easy

Distance
1.9 km
Ascent
53 m
Descent
52 m
Duration
0-1 hrs
Low Point
55 m
High Point
99 m
Gradient
Reykjahóll, Northwest Iceland Map

Þægileg ganga í gegnum skóg fyrir ofan Varmahlíð með fallegu útsýni yfir Skagafjörð. Á leiðinni eru bekkir þar sem tilvalið er að tilla sér og fá sér hressingu eða einfaldlega njóta náttúrunnar. Leiðin er hringur sem endar við upphafsstað. GPS upphafspunktur við íþróttavöllinn: 65.551717, -19.451903

Description

English: A convenient and simple track through a forest close to Varmahlíð. It is a well maintained, easy path with a slight incline leading to a lookout point on top of the hill overlooking Skagafjördur. On the path you will find benches to sit down to enjoy the nature or your refreshments. The path ends at the starting point.

Difficulty

Easy

Walking along a well-kept trail that’s mostly flat. No obstacles are present.

Low Exposure

1 out of 4

The path is on completely flat land and potential injury is limited to falling over.

Remoteness

1 out of 4

Close to help in case of emergency.

Best time to visit

all year round

Features

  • Picturesque
  • Family friendly
  • Forestry or heavy vegetation