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# Ásabrekka: A Small Planted Woodland in Ásahreppur

Ásabrekka is in the land of Áshóll in Ásahreppur. The [Icelandic Forestry Association’s entry](<https://www.skogargatt.is/asabrekka>) places it under the Rangæingar Forestry Association, rather than among Akureyri’s parks.

Updated September 10, 2026 · [Published by Iceland.org](<https://www.iceland.org/about-us>) · [Writing & review](<https://www.iceland.org/editorial-policy#credits>)

## A loop through a small woodland

The operator describes a path looping through the forest, labelled tree species, information signs, tables and benches. It is a small planted area—about 2.2 hectares—so the interest lies in the trees and the change of surroundings, rather than a long-distance hiking objective.

Use the information on site to choose your walk. The published account does not specify a measured path length, current parking arrangements or step-free access. Check those details before making accessibility or timing commitments.

## Read the planting across the slope

The planting account distinguishes birch and Sitka spruce on the slopes from pine and larch on flatter ground. The plot was fenced in 1954, with planting in 1954–1959 and again in 1988. Species labels let visitors connect that history to the trees they can see.

Keep to the path and established resting places. If you are building a road itinerary, locate Áshóll in Ásahreppur first; a search for an Akureyri woodland would send you to the wrong region.

Planning help

## Forest visit questions

Quick answers with safety notes where it matters.

**Where is Ásabrekka?**

At Áshóll in Ásahreppur, under the Rangæingar Forestry Association. It is not a recreational woodland in Akureyri.

**What sort of walk is it?**

The operator describes a looping woodland path with signs and resting places. It does not publish a measured walking distance.

**Which trees can I look for?**

The forestry account names birch, Sitka spruce, pine and larch among the planting, with labels identifying major species.

[Explore Iceland’s forests](<https://www.iceland.org/forests>)

Country reference: [Iceland statistics](<https://www.iceland.org/statistics>).