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Ólafsvík to Hellissandur

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“Pleasant hike with natural spectacles from village to village. ”

Don Caldi
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6.8

Miles

11.0

KM

Point to Point

194' 59 m

High

10' 3 m

Low

297' 91 m

Up

333' 102 m

Down

2%

Avg Grade (1°)

15%

Max Grade (9°)

Dogs Off-leash

Features Birding · River/Creek · Spring · Swimming · Views · Waterfall · Wildflowers · Wildlife

Family Friendly The road is wide and stoned. It is also good for cyclists.

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Camping Ground in Hellissandur: west.is/en/inspiration/serv…
Camping Ground in Ólafsvík: west.is/en/inspiration/serv…

Description

I started my hike in Ólavsvík in the middle of the village. First, I went to the "Baejarfoss" waterfall. Next, I took the sidewalk around the mountain to the town "Rift". At the Rift, you cross the main road and hike along the highway or near the coast to Hellissandurn

Flora & Fauna

There are a lot of seagulls. Protect yourself :-).
Picnic tables and small rivers among the way.

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Don Caldi
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Clean River
Jul 22, 2020 near Ólafsvík, IS
Hellissandur
Jul 22, 2020 near Ólafsvík, IS
Information boar about birds and trails
Jul 22, 2020 near Ólafsvík, IS
Walk from Ólasvík to Hellissandur
Jul 22, 2020 near Ólafsvík, IS

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