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Tröllkonustígur hiking trail

Tröllkonustígur is the name of a hiking trail between Skriðuklaustur and Végarður in Fljótsdalur, which runs, among other
things, after a rock passage in Valþjófsstaðafjall. Folklore says that the street in the mountain was created due to the travels of a troll in the olden days. The trail is marked and goes through the forest above Snæfellsstofa and out to the Bessastaðarárgljúfur. Distance: 5 km.  

  • N65° 2' 14.142" W14° 57' 22.298"
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  • Postal code:
    701
  • Road number:
    933
Tröllkonustígur hiking trail

Tröllkonustígur hiking trail

Tröllkonustígur is the name of a hiking trail between Skriðuklaustur and Végarður in Fljótsdalur, which runs, among otherthings, after a rock passage
Klausturkaffi Café

Klausturkaffi Café

Klausturkaffi is located in the cultural centre at Skriðuklaustur in Fljotsdalur valley, 39 km from Egilsstaðir. The restaurant offers lunch and cake
Skriðuklaustur, Centre of culture & history

Skriðuklaustur, Centre of culture & history

Skriðuklaustur is the former home of the famous author Gunnar Gunnarsson (1889-1975). Since 2000 it has been open as a centre of culture & history wit
Snæfellsstofa Visitor Centre, Skriðuklaustur

Snæfellsstofa Visitor Centre, Skriðuklaustur

Snæfellsstofa is the information center for the eastern territory of Vatnajökull National Park. It is situated at Skriðuklaustur in an environmentally
Fljótsdalsgrund Guesthouse

Fljótsdalsgrund Guesthouse

A cosy guesthouse with 10 rooms and a Restaurant, we also have a 120m2 huse that we call The Villa that can be rented. We have a large Camping site wi
Valþjófsstaður

Valþjófsstaður

Valþjófsstaður is an estate deep in Fljótsdalur. It is an ancient manor, and there has been a church since the thirteenth century. Valþjófsstaður was
Fljótsdalur and Hengifoss area

Fljótsdalur and Hengifoss area

Fljótsdalur is a valley in Austurland, named after Lake Lagarfljót, which flows through it. The valley is renowned for its awe-inspiring landscapes an

Bessastaðaárgil Gorge

Bessastaðarárgil is withing Bessastaðir and Eyrarland. You can walk from Melarétt along the main road and over the bridge. From there, you go up the r
Hrafnkels saga trail

Hrafnkels saga trail

Hrafnkell's Saga Freysgoði takes place in East Iceland and recounts the conflicts between chieftains in the 10th century. Hrafnkell's farm in Fljótsda
Hrafnkelsstadir

Hrafnkelsstadir

Hrafnkelsstaðir is a farm in Fljótsdalur valley, S-E of river Lagarfljót. It was formerly the abode of saga era hero Hrafnkell Freysgoði Hallfreðars

Mulakollur

Þingmúli divides Skriðdalur into Norðurdalur and Suðurdalur. The Round Road nr.1 lies through Suðurdalur to Breiðdalur. The homestead at Þingmúli was

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