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Stálpastaðir

In Stálpastaða forestry, you can find numerous types of trees and hiking trails in many areas of the forestry.

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Region
Vesturland, Borgarbyggð
Starting point
N 64°31.2295 W 021°26.3108
Level of difficulty
Level 1 - Easy route
1 2 3 4
Markings
Sign(s) at the starting point of the trail
Duration
30 minutes
Surface
  • Gravel
  • Grass
Obstacles
Step - A step, ledge, stair or low ledge that must be stepped on
The route is a combination of forest road, mountain path and old town. It should be kept in mind that work machines sometimes pass through the forest road on weekdays.
Hazards
No hazards on the way
Service on the trail
No service
Hægt er að nálgast bækling með gönguleiðum um skóginn allan.
Lighting
Unilluminated
Period
Open all seasons
In Stálpastaða forestry you will find numerous tree species and hiking trails throughout the forestry. But the most popular resting place is at the concrete cowshed that can be found at Stálpastöðum. There you can enjoy the view over Lake Skorradalvatn and write in a guest book inside the barn. Locals have been putting on various exhibitions at the barn, such as photo exhibitions, art exhibitions and more. An outdoor area around Stálpstaðir is in the middle of the residential/summer house area in Skorradalur. The area is greatly used by the many visitors and residents of Skorradalur. At Lake Skorradalsvatn there are numerous opportunities for outdoor activities and there is a large target group that can benefit from it. The forestry association has been working hard over the years in trimming and making the paths easily accessible, which makes this trail a unique experience for outdoor enthusiasts. A hiking trail through Stálpastaða forestry is a fun hiking trail that can be used by a wide group of visitors. Accessibility is very good, as walking paths are wide and markings are well visible. The area around the barn is beautiful as the forest service and the residents of Skorradalur have done very well to maintain and present such a diamond.