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Valtyshellir
Walk from the sign by road no 1 road east of Gilsá river (N65°08,172-W14°31.133), pass the ruins of Hátún which used to be a large farm in the early ages. It is said to have had 18 doors on iron hinges and latches. Remains of old rock fences are visible.
In the 19th century, an ancient sword was discovered there but it was promptly melted down and the metal cast for horseshoes and other necessities. Walk on further and along a flat grassy pasture named Kálfavellir. Valtýshellir is a small cavity further on behind some rubble north of Hjálpleysuvatn lake. The walk is about 8,4 km. The visitors' log and a stamp are by the cave.
GPS : N65°06.410-W14°28.517
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Valtyshellir
GPS Points
N65° 6' 31.947" W14° 28' 43.577"
Postal code
701
Road number
931
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Egilsstaðir Swimming pool
Swimming pool - opening hours
Mon - Fri
Sat and Sun
Summer:
(June 1 -August 31)
06:30-21:30
10:00-18:00
Winter:
(Sept 1 - May 31)
06:30-20:30
10:00-18:00
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