Fossatún hiking trail

Fossatún is a well-known destination in Borgarfjörður, where you can find hiking trails related to folklore heritage
and troll books, written by the local keeper, where the stories are set in west Iceland. Fossatún is located in between large summer house areas, where Skorradalur and Húsafell lie on either side of Fossatún. Grímsá river runs next
to Fossatún and you can also find spectacular views of the mountain range of Borgarfjörður at Fossatún.

Fossatún is located about 90 km from Reykjavík, on road no.50, halfway between Borgarnes and Reykholt in Borgarfjörður. Different accommodation facilities are available at Fossatún, from campsites, cottages, guesthouses and country hotel. There is a restaurant as well as facilities for guests to cook, and everyone has access to hot tubs. Fossatún is located on the banks of Grímsá river and has hiking trails along the riverside area, but there is also a hiking trail to Blundsvatn lake, where you can find diverse bird life and a beautiful view of Borgarfjörður´s mountain range.

You can walk from the service area at Fossatún and walk along Grímsá river, where you can find information signs, including sign about the saga´s, legends and trolls. The trail is very visable and accessible for a wide range of guests. The trail to Blundsvatn lake is quite visable but the accessibility is not for as wide range of guests. Grass paths with some
parts on gravel is located on the trails but the trail connects the Blundsvatn lake to the Fossatún area.

Area: Fossatún, Borgarbyggð.

Road number to the starting point: Borgarfjarðarbraut (nr. 50).

Level of difficulty: Easy.

Length: 1.75km trail at Fossatún and 3.13km at Blundsvatn lake. Together: 4.8 km

Elevation: 47 meters at Blundsvatn lake and 60 meters at Fossatún. .

Markings: Markings are visable, with information signs and rock formations plentiful.

Duration: At Fossatún is 32 minuets and Blundsvatn lake 40 minuets. Together: 1.2 hours.

Route type: Small rocks and mixed materials.

Obstacles on the way: No obstacles on the
route.

Service in the area: The main service/information house at Fossatún.

Illumination: No illumination.

Season: The route is open except when temporary closed due to bad weather over the winter time or due to bird nesting
time.