Stálpastaðir forestry
In Stálpastaða forestry you will find numerous tree species and hiking trails throughout the forestry. But the most popular resting place is at the concrete cowshed that can be found at Stálpastöðum. There you can enjoy the view over Lake Skorradalvatn and write in a guest book inside the barn. Locals have been putting on various exhibitions at the barn, such as photo exhibitions, art exhibitions and more.
An outdoor area around Stálpstaðir is in the middle of the residential/summer house area in Skorradalur. The area is greatly used by the many visitors and residents of Skorradalur. At Lake Skorradalsvatn there are numerous opportunities for outdoor activities and there is a large target group that can benefit from it. The forestry association has been working hard over the years in trimming and making the paths easily accessible, which makes this trail a unique experience for outdoor enthusiasts. A hiking trail through Stálpastaða forestry is a fun hiking trail that can be used by a wide group of visitors. Accessibility is very good, as walking paths are wide and markings are well visible. The area around the barn is beautiful as the forest service and the residents of Skorradalur have done very well to maintain and present such a diamond.
Area: Skorradalur.
Road number to the starting point: Into road nr. 508 (Skorradalsvegur).
Difficulty level: Easy way (the route is a combination of forest road, mountain route and old town. It should be noted that trucks sometimes pass through the forest road on weekdays).
Length: 1.6 km/ 0.99 miles.
Elevation: 0-50 meters / 0- 164ft elevation.
Markings: Some markings.
Duration: 23 minutes.
Route type: Small rocks and grass.
Obstacles on the way: No obstacles.
Services in the area: There is a brochure about hiking trails throughout the forest.
Illumination: Illumination.
Season: The hiking trail is open all year round.
GPS coordinates to the starting point: N 64°31.2295 W 021°26.3108
GPS coordinates to the ending point: N 64°31.2295 W 021°26.3108
