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Akureyrarkaupstaður

Laufás School Building – Akureyri Church loop from Akureyri

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Iceland
Akureyrarkaupstaður

Laufás School Building – Akureyri Church loop from Akureyri

Moderate

5.0

(2)

4

hikers

Laufás School Building – Akureyri Church loop from Akureyri

04:59

18.0km

330m

Hiking

Moderate hike. 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 8, 2026

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Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

6.65 km

Waterfall Near Hallormsstaðaskógur

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Here is a small but beautiful waterfall

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7.18 km

Leiktjörnin

Lake

4

13.9 km

Laufás School Building

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5

14.5 km

This sculpture titled Sigling / Sailing and Plaque is located in Akureyri, the "capitol" of northern Iceland. This sculpture by Jón Gunnar Arnarson is a sister of the better known Sólfar / Sun Voyager in Reykjavik.

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15.0 km

Akureyri Church

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This is Akureyri's landmark and literally towers over the fjord and city center. Climb the steps and enjoy the view! The church was inaugurated in 1940 and designed by Guðjón …

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15.6 km

Heart-Shaped Traffic Light

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only if it is red there is a heart

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15.9 km

The ❤️ of Akureyri

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16.0 km

Dimmalimm

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A beautiful painting on the wall of the house.

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18.0 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.3 km

4.49 km

2.24 km

869 m

113 m

Surfaces

6.51 km

5.71 km

2.88 km

1.42 km

805 m

556 m

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Saturday 27 June

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