The Big Boulders
Stórurð
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Operated
All year.
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Hiking distance
13-16 km
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Elevation gain
500-600 m.
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Difficulty level
3 / 5 - Moderate
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Duration
5-7 hours
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Departures from
Egilsstaðir and Borgarfjörður
Trip description
The tour starts in Egilsstaðir or Borgarfjörður. The hike starts in Vatnsskarð pass or in Njarðvík region.
Stórurð is a unique place in Icelandic nature. It lies below the small glacier west of Dyrfjöll Mountains and this boulder area was most likely created by a landslide at the end of the latest cold era of the Ice Age. The boulders were carried by a glacier snout to the present location. It consists of gigantic tuff boulders, charming meadows and attractive ponds. A truly stunning scenery.