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Helgafellssveit

View of Stykkishólmur Harbor – Stykkishólmskirkja loop from Stykkishólmur

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Iceland
Helgafellssveit

View of Stykkishólmur Harbor – Stykkishólmskirkja loop from Stykkishólmur

Easy

4.3

(11)

90

hikers

View of Stykkishólmur Harbor – Stykkishólmskirkja loop from Stykkishólmur

00:56

3.56km

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: June 24, 2026

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Breiðafjörður

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

96 m

The Seaman Memorial

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A memorial stone to the accident of January 28, 1924, when the motor boat Blika capsized in a storm and six crew members lost their lives.

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2

485 m

View of Stykkishólmur Harbor

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Here you have the perfect view of the heliport and the entrance of the alleged pub of Walter Mitty (the bar scene was filmed in Borganes)
Down the mountain, the …

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3

524 m

4

901 m

Quaint little lighthouse

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5

1.07 km

Súgandisey Island

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The former island north of Stykkishólmur harbor used to be grazed by sheep. Nowadays you can climb it via a staircase and admire the 360° panorama including the lighthouse. Ideal for evening hours.

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6

1.38 km

Sailboat Sculpture

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7

1.79 km

Norwegian House Museum

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Beautifully restored Norwegian style house. It belonged to a wealthy Norwegian trader who settled in Iceland with his family. The wood for the house was prefabricated in Norway, cut to …

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8

2.71 km

Stykkishólmskirkja

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The Stykkishólmskirkja was consecrated on May 6, 1990 and can be seen from afar due to its exposed location. The church has a very unusual architecture for such a small place.

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3.56 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

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1.53 km

1.18 km

663 m

170 m

Surfaces

2.10 km

634 m

556 m

161 m

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Saturday 27 June

11°C

6°C

93 %

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