Búrfellsgjá Hiking trail

The hiking trail through Búrfellsgjá is incredibly beautiful and ideal for families. Búrfellsgjá is a 3.5 km long lava channel extending westward from Búrfell. It was formed during an eruption at Búrfell, which is believed to have occurred over 7,000 years ago. The hike starts at a parking lot on Heiðmerkurvegur, southeast of Vífilsstaðahlíð in Garðabær. There is a well-placed sign at the start, providing an overview of the route and key landmarks. The trail follows a gravel path through the channel, passing by small caves that are fun to explore. At the end of the trail is Búrfell, a beautiful scoria crater. The hillside of the crater consists of loose gravel, so care is needed when climbing up. Once at the top, you can walk a loop around the crater, enjoying panoramic views in all directions. The trail then leads back down along the same path, returning to the parking lot.