Road 711. Start hike from the farm Grund in Vesturhóp. There you'll see a waterfall named Foss and shortly after a path leading up Heydalur valley. There's some slight sudden elevation change but apart from that an easy path. When you reach Þröskuldur the hike will lead you through a highland landscape with a marked path to Ytri Hvammsá river which flows north of Hvammstangi. The hike ends at the Hvammstangi camping area in Hvammur.
500 meter long path which fits every one. The Gauksmýri pond is a recovered wetland where 45 bird species nest. Including the fascinating horned grebe. Bird watching house with information about birds and binoculars can be found at the end of the path.
Jeep-, horse riding-, and hiking route. Perfect for cyclists to circumvent the main road. Great view and peaceful road.
It is said that nowhere in Europe is it as easy to see the common loon (Gavia Immer) as he travels all the way from America to lay eggs in the area. Do note that only a single couple of common loons settles on each lake.
