View of Akureyri and the Bay – Gamli Shelter loop from Akureyri Airport

Hiking trails & Routes

Iceland

Akureyrarkaupstaður

View of Akureyri and the Bay – Gamli Shelter loop from Akureyri Airport

Moderate

4.8

(18)

hikers

View of Akureyri and the Bay – Gamli Shelter loop from Akureyri Airport

02:11

7.21km

250m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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685 m

Waterfall Near Hallormsstaðaskógur

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Here is a small but beautiful waterfall

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3.23 km

View of Akureyri and the Bay

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wonderful view over Akureyri and the bay

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4.58 km

Gamli Shelter

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A nice place for the lunch, with a view over Akureyri. Plenty hiking and biking trails from there!

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6.31 km

Kjarnaskógur information board

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Providing information about the area.

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6.33 km

Útiveröldbjarta Wooden Stone Circle and Sundial

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7.21 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.34 km

1.13 km

714 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.34 km

1.64 km

1.02 km

111 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Wednesday 14 October

6°C

2°C

98 %

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Max wind speed: 14.0 km/h

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Comments

July 9, 2024,🇮🇸 Kjarnaskogur bei Akureyki

A very short journey (5 minutes) to a tranquil area in the foothills of the Alps. Lots of playgrounds at the beginning, which are populated by children on holiday. A very beautifully laid out campsite and a great view of the entire fjord.

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