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Búrfellsgjá – Gjárétt Sheepfold Ruins loop from Búrfell

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Búrfellsgjá – Gjárétt Sheepfold Ruins loop from Búrfell

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Búrfellsgjá – Gjárétt Sheepfold Ruins loop from Búrfell

01:41

6.46km

50m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 15, 2026

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Reykjanesfólkvangur

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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51 m

Selgjá

Highlight • Gorge

There are more trails to explore around and you can use this as a starting point. Beautiful.

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371 m

Búrfellsgjá

Highlight • Gorge

429 m

Búrfellsgjá Lava Fissure

Highlight • Canyon

A very fascinating landscape that is worth a visit.

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767 m

Vatnsgjáinn

Highlight • Gorge

Be careful when climbing down.

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840 m

Gjárétt Sheepfold Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

2.29 km

Fault Line Before Búrfell

Highlight • Natural Monument

The ascent to Búrfell crater start here. Easy for hikers, but climbing with a bicycle without putting a foot down is a challenge!

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6.46 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.03 km

412 m

Surfaces

5.40 km

1.04 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Thursday 21 May

13°C

8°C

14 %

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Búrfellsgjá – Gjárétt Sheepfold Ruins loop from Búrfell

Selgjá

Búrfellsgjá

Búrfellsgjá Lava Fissure

Vatnsgjáinn

Gjárétt Sheepfold Ruins

Fault Line Before Búrfell

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