Kleifabúi

Background

History & Background

Kleifabúi is a roadside landmark on Kleifaheiði. The current record does not contain enough verified information to identify a specific commemorated person or event, so its significance is best described as that of a distinctive local landmark rather than assigning an unsupported memorial story.

Kleifabúi is a distinctive stone figure on Kleifaheiði, standing beside one of the high mountain routes of the southern Westfjords. Its human-like form makes it an easy landmark to recognise against the open pass and surrounding valleys. The current record does not provide enough reliable evidence to say that Kleifabúi commemorates a specific person or event. It is therefore better presented simply as a local roadside landmark rather than assigning it an unsupported memorial story. The exposed setting is an important part of the experience. Views from Kleifaheiði can be broad in clear weather, but fog, wind and rain can arrive quickly. Visitors should use a proper parking area, stay clear of traffic and avoid climbing on or altering the stone figure.