EAST ICELAND
Neskaupstaður Avalanche Barriers
Huge avalanche-defence structures above Neskaupstaður surrounded by walking trails and excellent elevated views across Norðfjörður.
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About Neskaupstaður Avalanche Barriers
Neskaupstaður has an extensive system of avalanche barriers protecting the settlement from the steep slopes above town. Walking routes climb around the structures and provide excellent viewpoints across Norðfjörður while also illustrating the enormous engineering required to protect communities in avalanche-prone East Iceland.
Our practical tips
✓The views make the walk worthwhile even if avalanche engineering is not your main interest.
✓Several routes around the barriers can be combined into different length walks.