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Brynjudalsskógur forestry

A hiking trail through Brynjudalsskógur offers guests tranquility and beautiful surroundings.

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Region
Vesturland, Kjósahreppur
Starting point
N 64°21.8068 W 021°18.1513
Level of difficulty
Level 1 - Easy route
1 2 3 4
Markings
Marked trail with cairns
Duration
1 - 2 hours
Surface
  • Gravel
  • Grass
  • Unsmooth grassy surface
  • Mixed surface - e.g. soil, stones, grass
  • Wetlands
Hazards
Slippery trail
Service on the trail
Garbage disposal
Lighting
Unilluminated
Period
Open all seasons
Since 1990, the Icelandic Forestry Association has engaged in Christmas tree cultivation in Brynjudalur in Hvalfjörður, an indispensable part of Christmas celebrations tradition. In Brynjudalsskógur, wood has been used for the construction of shelters and paths. There are two shelters in the forest, several resting places and a puzzle track. There are numerous walking paths in the forrest along with paths that can be used as a starting or finishing point for hiker going the traditional hike over Leggjabrjótur, over to Þingvellir or up to Botnsúlur. Into Brynjudalur you will find great tranquility and proximity to an immensely beautiful mountain range, where Botnssúlur mountain range loom over the area. The area is busy during the Christmas season, where Christmas tree sales take place there every year. The forest itself is well-kept and is very neat. A hiking trail through Brynjudalsskógur offers guests tranquility and beautiful surroundings. The mountainous terrain around the forestry gives a great impression on the environment and the forestry is a quiet place to enjoy and experience. The area has different hiking trails as well as numerous resting stops. Hiking paths can be found in the forest and some of them are used as starting or ending routes for traditional hiking trails on Leggbrjót over to Þingvellir or up to Botnsúlum.