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View of Borgarfjörður Bay – Brúnavíkurskarð Pass loop from Álfaborg

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Borgarfjarðarhreppur

View of Borgarfjörður Bay – Brúnavíkurskarð Pass loop from Álfaborg

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4.8

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158

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View of Borgarfjörður Bay – Brúnavíkurskarð Pass loop from Álfaborg

05:58

18.9km

680m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 6, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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379 m

Boga Liar Swing

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A high swing over the sea. A highlight in any weather.

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410 m

Traditional Turf House

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Here you can see a traditional sod house with a lovingly decorated garden.

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494 m

Lindarbakki Turf House

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One of the main attractions is this pretty house, whose walls are covered with grass. It provides the best protection against wind and weather.

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1.68 km

Mouth of the Fjarðará River

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Mündungsdelta der Fjarðará in Borgarfjordur.

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5.45 km

View of Borgarfjörður Bay

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Great view from the first pass back to the bay of Borgarfjörður

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11.6 km

Brúnavíkurskarð Pass

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The hiking trail to Brúnavík Bay leads over the Brúnavíkurskarð, a mountain pass at 360 m.

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13.4 km

View of the fjord from Brúnavíkurskarð Pass

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The ascent to the Brúnavíkurskarð Pass offers great views over the fjord.

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14.6 km

Viewpoint

17.2 km

Bakkagerði Village and Dyrfjöll Mountains

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Gannz in the north of the Eastern fjords is picturesquely situated at Borgarfjörður eystri the village Bakkagerði. It is framed by colorful rhyolite mountains on one side and the impressive …

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18.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.13 km

6.15 km

5.54 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.20 km

6.51 km

4.85 km

327 m

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Highest point (340 m)

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Weather

Today

Thursday 25 June

16°C

7°C

31 %

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Max wind speed: 22.0 km/h

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View of Borgarfjörður Bay – Brúnavíkurskarð Pass loop from Álfaborg

Boga Liar Swing

Traditional Turf House

Lindarbakki Turf House

Mouth of the Fjarðará River

View of Borgarfjörður Bay

Brúnavíkurskarð Pass

View of the fjord from Brúnavíkurskarð Pass

Bakkagerði Village and Dyrfjöll Mountains

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