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Avalanche Barriers – Bench by the Large Rock loop from Ísafjörður Airport

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Ísafjarðarbær

Avalanche Barriers – Bench by the Large Rock loop from Ísafjörður Airport

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Avalanche Barriers – Bench by the Large Rock loop from Ísafjörður Airport

02:41

8.93km

280m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 7.48 km for 204 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.22 km

Snórrektarfélag Ísafjarðar Picnic Area

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The rest benches are a few meters above the path

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2

2.73 km

Avalanche Barriers

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3

2.88 km

From the nearby hiking trail at Ísafjörður and the road leading to Ísafjörður Ski Resort, you have a fantastic panoramic view of Ísafjörður and the beautiful surroundings when the weather is clear.

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3.71 km

Siggakofi Turf Hut

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5

4.79 km

Great panoramic view over the valley with fjord. The way up is well developed, from here start of many routes with bike, on foot and in winter by skis.

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6

7.76 km

Small wooden bridge over a small glacial stream not far from a rest area.

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7.77 km

Bench by the Large Rock

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A nice place to rest and linger not far from the small wooden bridge over the small glacier stream.

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8.93 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.32 km

2.18 km

1.94 km

251 m

211 m

Surfaces

5.84 km

2.30 km

285 m

269 m

211 m

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Thursday 8 October

6°C

3°C

86 %

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