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Guðlaugstungur and Álfgeirstungur Nature Reserve protects an extensive highland wetland area. It was established in 2005 and covers more than 398 km².
The reserve is of major conservation importance because of its extensive wetlands and important breeding and grazing areas for pink-footed geese.
The remote landscape provides an opportunity to experience Icelandic highland wilderness. Visitors travelling through the highlands can also use places such as the Kerlingarfjöll campsite.
Visitors should take particular care around wetlands, avoid disturbing birdlife and leave no trace.
The purpose of protection is to conserve extensive wetlands, important breeding and feeding grounds for pink-footed geese and other highland natural values.
Guðlaugstungur and Álfgeirstungur are extensive highland wetlands of significant international conservation value.
Visitors should take particular care in wetland areas and avoid disturbing birdlife.
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Guðlaugstungur and Álfgeirstungur Nature Reserve
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