{"id":1484,"date":"2016-08-26T17:18:47","date_gmt":"2016-08-26T17:18:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/test.cyclingiceland.is\/?page_id=1484"},"modified":"2023-05-14T04:14:34","modified_gmt":"2023-05-14T04:14:34","slug":"borgarfjordur-eystri","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cyclingiceland.is\/en\/borgarfjordur-eystri\/","title":{"rendered":"Borgarfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur Eystri"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The East of Iceland has a hidden treasure called Borgarfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur eystri. With a total of only 130 inhabitants, the area, nonetheless, has plenty to offer for visitors, including a tremendous variety of hiking routes and great opportunities for cycling activities. The area offers a spectacular landscape and a good range of accommodation and services in the small town of Bakkager\u00f0i. There is great natural beauty in the area, as it is still untouched by mass tourism. The area around Borgarfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur has great cycling routs suitable for Cross Country well as some exemplary facilities for cyclists. While people lived in most parts of the area past the middle of the 20th century, they are all deserted today. Lately local people have been marking numerous trails and have published a quality travel map, besides building comfortable hiking lodges. Going to Borgarfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur will offer you a chance to experience a genuine Icelandic fishing village. In addition, you will be in contact with a close community of people renowned for their hospitality. Their local cuisine consists of high quality ingredients from the region, such as the fish landed fresh daily. The community lives in close proximity to nature and delights in a quiet life, making it the ideal place to relax and get in touch with nature. More info at www.borgarfjordureystri.is<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Recommended cycling trails <\/strong><\/h5>\n
Here are descriptions of great cycling trails near Borgarfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur.<\/strong><\/div>\n
Note that some trails may have snow until midsummer so recommended time to visit is mentioned.<\/div>\n
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\u00a01. Br\u00fanav\u00edk 6.5 km (one way)<\/strong><\/div>\n
Time to visit: mid June \u2013 Oct. Follow a rough 4WD track that leads over Hofstrandarskar\u00f0 pass to Br\u00fanav\u00edk inlet. Where the track ends, you can walk or take your bike towards the refuge hut down by the sea, passing over grassy and marshy areas, and then explore the colourful beach in Br\u00fanav\u00edk.<\/div>\n
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2. Borgarfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur \u2013 Brei\u00f0av\u00edk \u2013 H\u00fasav\u00edk 28 km<\/strong><\/div>\n
Time to visit: July \u2013 Oct. Following an open 4WD track over Gagnhei\u00f0i (500 m) and then down to the hut at Brei\u00f0av\u00edk inlet. In Brei\u00f0av\u00edk there is hiking hut and camping site with WC and other facilities. From Brei\u00f0av\u00edk hut there is a rather good track. At the trail crossing at V\u00edknahei\u00f0i, turn left towards H\u00fasav\u00edk.<\/div>\n
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3. Borgarfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur \u2013 H\u00fasav\u00edk 19 km<\/strong><\/div>\n
Time to visit: July \u2013 Oct. Mostly on a good 4WD track, from the Village Bakkager\u00f0i over H\u00fasav\u00edkurhei\u00f0i pass (477 m) to the H\u00fasav\u00edk hut. In H\u00fasav\u00edk there is a hiking hut and camping site with WC and other facilities for travellers. An old farm and a church are still in a good condition near the coastline in H\u00fasav\u00edk and worth the detour.<\/div>\n
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4. H\u00fasav\u00edk \u2013 Lo\u00f0mundarfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur 14 km<\/strong><\/div>\n
Time to visit: July \u2013 Oct. The 4WD road is followed from the H\u00fasav\u00edk hut over Nesh\u00e1ls pass (435 m). In good weather you can take the old horse road from Nesh\u00e1ls and back to the main road near the abandoned farm Nes, but this road is rough and steep on some parts. In good weather pleasant detours can also be taken into the surroundings. The hiking hut offers accommodation, a camping area and has great facilities for travellers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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The East of Iceland has a hidden treasure called Borgarfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur eystri. With a total of only 130 inhabitants, the area, nonetheless, has plenty to offer for visitors, including a tremendous variety of hiking routes and great opportunities for cycling activities. 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