Island in the Blanda River – Húsey Island Loop Trail loop from Blönduós

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Island in the Blanda River – Húsey Island Loop Trail loop from Blönduós

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Island in the Blanda River – Húsey Island Loop Trail loop from Blönduós

00:45

2.92km

20m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Hrútey í Blöndu

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

227 m

Blönduóskirkja

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Unfortunately, the church is closed, but you can see into the chancel through a glass window. The architect of the church is Dr. Maggi Jónsson from Kagaöararhöll, a farm nearby.

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764 m

Bench With View of the Blanda River

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965 m

Hrútey í Blöndu

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Great little circular route in a beautiful landscape

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1.57 km

Hrútey í Blöndu Nature Reserve

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1.79 km

Tree Trail Hrútey í Blöndu

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The tree nature trail is a nice idea. I would be happy to receive information in English too. 😊

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2.13 km

Suspension Bridge

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A narrow bridge over a raging river

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2.15 km

Island in the Blanda River

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Nice little island in the Blanda River, just across from a rest stop.

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2.25 km

Húsey Island Loop Trail

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Small island with in a raging river

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2.92 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.27 km

779 m

679 m

169 m

Surfaces

944 m

764 m

702 m

325 m

161 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Tuesday 13 October

8°C

2°C

49 %

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Max wind speed: 9.0 km/h

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Comments

October 14, 2021,Fluss-Insel-Wanderung 🚶‍♀️am Blanda🌊 - Runde von der Norðurlandsvegur in Blönduós 🛕

Today's route leads through Blönduós with the river Blanda. At one point there is a small island that can be reached via a suspension bridge. I want to go there! Just right for a morning walk 😊🚶‍♀️Since Janina has problems with her foot, I go out on my own. A wonderful short hike is waiting for me. I have the …

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