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Whale Slaughterhouse Ruins in Hesteyri

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Ísafjarðarbær

Whale Slaughterhouse Ruins in Hesteyri

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Whale Slaughterhouse Ruins in Hesteyri

Name: Whale Slaughterhouse Ruins in Hesteyri
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1. Hiking loop from Bolungarvík

4.64km

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10m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy Hike

Up to 2 hours and 1,000 ft. of elevation gain. Great for any fitness level.

Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. Corresponds approx.to SAC 1.

Intermediate Hike

Up to 5 hours and 3,000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires good fitness.

Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. Corresponds approx. to SAC 2-3.

Expert Hike

More than 5 hours long or 3000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires very good fitness.

Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. Corresponds approx. to SAC 4–6.

Technical difficulty rating based on the Swiss Alpine Club (SAC) Hiking Scale.

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April 10, 2022

Here you can find the remains of a whale slaughterhouse.

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