Aðalvík to Hesteyri (53 images)

Hike from Aðalvík (Sæból) to Hesteyri -
Due to the harshness of the environment, the Hornstrandir area was abandoned completely by the last of its inhabitants in the early 1950's. Since 1974 the flora and fauna has been protected and now arctic foxes, birds, seals and plants have thrived undisturbed.

You´ll leave by boat from Ísafjörður in the morning for the abandoned village of Sæból in Aðalvík....
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Hike from Aðalvík (Sæból) to Hesteyri -
Due to the harshness of the environment, the Hornstrandir area was abandoned completely by the last of its inhabitants in the early 1950's. Since 1974 the flora and fauna has been protected and now arctic foxes, birds, seals and plants have thrived undisturbed.

You´ll leave by boat from Ísafjörður in the morning for the abandoned village of Sæból in Aðalvík. Continuing on foot to another abandoned settlement at Hesteyri, we pass the old church and parsonage at Staður. Crossing the mountain, enjoy a spectacular and panoramic view across Ísafjarðardjúp bay and Jökulfirðir (Glacier fjords) to Drangajökull glacier. Returning by boat from Hesteyri in the evening.

From Vesturferðir's webpage:
http://www.vesturferdir.is/index.php?f=11&lang=en&;
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