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Hafnarhólmi Café – Puffin Observation Hut loop from Álfaborg

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Borgarfjarðarhreppur

Hafnarhólmi Café – Puffin Observation Hut loop from Álfaborg

Moderate

4.5

(13)

49

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Hafnarhólmi Café – Puffin Observation Hut loop from Álfaborg

03:03

11.7km

80m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 14, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 5.67 km for 110 m

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After 5.92 km for 110 m

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Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

379 m

Boga Liar Swing

Highlight • Structure

A high swing over the sea. A highlight in any weather.

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2

410 m

Traditional Turf House

Highlight • Monument

Here you can see a traditional sod house with a lovingly decorated garden.

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3

494 m

Lindarbakki Turf House

Highlight • Monument

One of the main attractions is this pretty house, whose walls are covered with grass. It provides the best protection against wind and weather.

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4

1.59 km

Bakkagerði Village and Dyrfjöll Mountains

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Gannz in the north of the Eastern fjords is picturesquely situated at Borgarfjörður eystri the village Bakkagerði. It is framed by colorful rhyolite mountains on one side and the impressive …

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5

1.68 km

Mouth of the Fjarðará River

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Mündungsdelta der Fjarðará in Borgarfjordur.

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4.21 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

7

5.55 km

Reidar SU-4 Shipwreck

Highlight • Historical Site

Here, the parts of a steamship that sank more than 100 years ago are rusting away. The ship sank on October 15, 1905, in heavy seas. The crew managed to escape. An information plaque commemorates the ship and the accident.

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8

5.62 km

Hafnarhólmi Café

Highlight • Cafe

After a visit to the puffin colony, the café with a beautiful terrace is a good choice. There are delicious cakes here.

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9

5.85 km

Puffin Observation Hut

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Very nice, quiet and warm hut for observing the puffins (and other birds) with lots of great information boards.

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11.7 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.3 km

1.30 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.4 km

847 m

449 m

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