Island in the Blanda River – Suspension Bridge loop from Blönduós

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Island in the Blanda River – Suspension Bridge loop from Blönduós

Easy

4.0

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Island in the Blanda River – Suspension Bridge loop from Blönduós

01:15

4.83km

30m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 2, 2026

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Hrútey í Blöndu

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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921 m

Blönduóskirkja

Highlight • Religious Site

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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1.46 km

Bench With View of the Blanda River

Highlight • Viewpoint

1.54 km

Island in the Blanda River

Highlight • River

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

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1.57 km

Suspension Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

A narrow bridge over a raging river

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2.16 km

Hrútey í Blöndu Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

2.38 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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2.73 km

Hrútey í Blöndu

Highlight • River

Great little circular route in a beautiful landscape

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3.43 km

Modern Church

Highlight • Religious Site

4.83 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.60 km

1.54 km

1.40 km

254 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.33 km

965 m

959 m

741 m

573 m

263 m

Elevation

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Tuesday 13 October

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Island in the Blanda River – Suspension Bridge loop from Blönduós

Blönduóskirkja

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Island in the Blanda River

Suspension Bridge

Hrútey í Blöndu Nature Reserve

Tree Trail Hrútey í Blöndu

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