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Hallormsstaður Arboretum

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Hallormsstaður Arboretum

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    1. Hallormsstaður Arboretum – View of Lake Lagarfljót loop from Reyðarfjörður

    6.26km

    01:51

    180m

    180m

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

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

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    Intermediate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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    November 30, 2023

    Various varieties of coniferous trees have been planted in this area since 1905 in order to research their growth behavior in Iceland's harsh climate. The tree species and their country of origin are described on small information boards.

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      July 11, 2022

      Coniferous trees from all over the world have been planted in Hallormsstaður Forest since 1905 to study their suitability for Icelandic conditions. The panels explain the origin and year of planting. The conifers come from places like Alaska, Canada, Norway and Kazakhstan.

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        Elevation 190 m

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