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Illugastaðir

Strandir mountains seen from Illugastaðir
Road 711. Illugastaðir is a historic farm where farmer and herbalist Natan Ketilsson was murdered in the year 1828 and that lead to the last execution in Iceland 1830. Recent book by the australian author Hannah Kent, Burial Rites follows the story of the alleged murderes Agnes and Friðrik and their execution at Þrístapi in Austur Húnavatnssýsla for the murders. The ruins of Natan's workshop is still visible on a reef named Smiðjusker. Illugastaðir has a beautiful view over to Strandir on the Westfjords.
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Hvammstangi - Káraborg

Káraborg & Strandir. Photo: Ulrich Hartmann
Káraborg is a series of rocks and cliffs standing over the town north of Hvammstangi. From there is a rich view during good weather.
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Hvammstangi - Kirkjuhvammur

Seen to west. Photo GMHK
In Hvammstangi is a marked hiking path which starts next to the Kaupfélag grocery store. The path starts north of the bridge between the Kaupfélag grocery store and Hlaðan café but there you can find the hiking sign. One should follow the riverbed on a gravel path upwards until you reach a small foot bridge. It is worth going over the bridge, sit down at a nearby bench, and enjoy the area. After that you'll continue following the river south of the Hvammstangi church. Shortly after the church you will get a nice view over the town. The path then continues along the river until you reach the camping ground.
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