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Hallormsstaðaskógur

Iceland

Hallormsstaður National Forest (Icelandic: Hallormsstaðaskógur; Icelandic pronunciation: [-ˌstaːðaˌskouː(ɣ)ʏr̥]) is located in Fljótsdalur of east Iceland, about 25 km (16 mi) inland from the town of Egilsstaðir. It is one of the larger forests in Iceland, covering 740 ha (1, 800 acres) and includes Hallormsstaður (Icelandic pronunciation: [ˈhatlˌɔ(r)msˌstaːðʏr̥]), the only village in Iceland that is located in a forest. The forest is a recreation area in a varied landscape. There are over 40 km (25 mi) of marked trails and footpaths as well as an arboretum, two camp-sites, picnic areas, a hotel, and boat and horse rentals.

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