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Dyrfjöll Mountains
Dyrfjöll (Door Mountains) is a dramatic mountain range in East Iceland named for a striking window of sky visible through a natural gap (Stórurð) in the cliff face. At 1,136 m the peaks are among the highest in East Iceland and offer exceptional multi-day hiking. The Víknaslóðir hiking trail connects Borgarfjörður Eystri to Seyðisfjörður through this spectacular alpine landscape. The Stórurð boulder field below the mountains is one of Iceland's most photogenic hiking destinations.
About Dyrfjöll Mountains
Dyrfjöll (Door Mountains) is a dramatic mountain range in East Iceland named for a striking window of sky visible through a natural gap (Stórurð) in the cliff face. At 1,136 m the peaks are among the highest in East Iceland and offer exceptional multi-day hiking. The Víknaslóðir hiking trail connects Borgarfjörður Eystri to Seyðisfjörður through this spectacular alpine landscape. The Stórurð boulder field below the mountains is one of Iceland's most photogenic hiking destinations.
Did You Know?
- ✔Dyrfjöll Mountains is one of Iceland's many spectacular natural features
- ✔Iceland's position on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge creates extraordinary geological diversity
- ✔The country experiences continuous volcanic and geothermal activity
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Dyrfjöll Mountains is a natural wonder in north-iceland, one of the many extraordinary geological and natural formations that make Iceland a world-class travel destination.
Story & Folklore
Dyrfjöll (Door Mountains) is a dramatic mountain range in East Iceland named for a striking window of sky visible through a natural gap (Stórurð) in the cliff face. At 1,136 m the peaks are among the highest in East Iceland and offer exceptional multi-day hiking. The Víknaslóðir hiking trail connects Borgarfjörður Eystri to Seyðisfjörður through this spectacular alpine landscape. The Stórurð boulder field below the mountains is one of Iceland's most photogenic hiking destinations.
Why Visit
The Víknaslóðir hiking trail connects Borgarfjörður Eystri to Seyðisfjörður through this spectacular alpine landscape.
Did You Know?
At 1,136 m the peaks are among the highest in East Iceland and offer exceptional multi-day hiking.