Hallormsstaður Arboretum – View of Lake Lagarfljót loop from Kliftjörn

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Hallormsstaður Arboretum – View of Lake Lagarfljót loop from Kliftjörn

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Hallormsstaður Arboretum – View of Lake Lagarfljót loop from Kliftjörn

01:53

6.01km

200m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

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1.23 km

Hallormsstaður Arboretum

Highlight • Forest

Various varieties of coniferous trees have been planted in this area since 1905 in order to research their growth behavior in Iceland's harsh climate. The tree species and their country of origin are described on small information boards.

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3.21 km

View of Lake Lagarfljót

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Nice place for a break with a view over the lake.

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4.92 km

Idyllic Pond

Highlight • Lake

6.01 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.05 km

864 m

102 m

Surfaces

3.08 km

2.84 km

102 m

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Weather

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Saturday 10 October

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July 11, 2022,Hallormsstadhur - Unterwegs im größten Wald Islands am Lögerinn See

Over 70 species of conifers from around the world were planted in Hallormsstadhur Forest to study their suitability for Iceland. The trees were planted in large groups and are quite tall. This is how you hike from Norway to Alaska and on to Kazakhstan.

All tours of the Iceland trip:
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July 1, 2024,Waldspaziergang 🌲🌳🪰

As is well known, there are not many forests in Iceland. Today, however, we had the opportunity to breathe in the forest air in the largest Icelandic forest area (the glacial valleys of Fljotsdalur) 👃🌲🌳 and to take a look at the long Lake Logürinn. According to popular belief, a large dragon 🐉 lives in the lake and guards a …

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