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“Hike along the fisher village Ólfasvík. ”

Don Caldi
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1.7

Miles

2.8

KM

Point to Point

152' 46 m

High

19' 6 m

Low

173' 53 m

Up

216' 66 m

Down

4%

Avg Grade (2°)

14%

Max Grade (8°)

Dogs Off-leash

Features Birding · Commonly Backpacked · Historical Significance · River/Creek · Views · Waterfall · Wildflowers

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There is a camping ground in Ólafsvík. west.is/en/inspiration/serv…

Description

This route starts at the campground in Ólafsvík. The path leads through a small forest. On the way are several picnic tables and a beautiful waterfall. There is a way up the hill where you have a great overview of the village (Ólfasvik Overlook Trail). Markers are every twenty meters along the way.

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Camping Ground Ólfavsvík
Jul 22, 2020 near Ólafsvík, IS
Hike in Ólafsvík
Jul 22, 2020 near Ólafsvík, IS
Camping Ground Ólfavsvík
Jul 22, 2020 near Ólafsvík, IS
Picnic Table
Jul 22, 2020 near Ólafsvík, IS

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