The magnificent mountain range Dyrfjöll stands between  the Fljotsdalshérað district and the fjord <a href="https://www.icelandtravel.is/attractions/borgarfjordur-eystri/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Borgarfjörður Eystri</a>. It is famous for the huge gap or &#8220;door&#8221; in the middle of the mountain range. 
The mountain is 1136 metres high, and it takes about 3,5-5 hours  to hike to the summit. The view from the top is extraordinary and certainly won&#8217;t let anyone down! Below Dyrfjöll lies Stórurð, a lovely landscape of giant boulders, meadows, and ponds and one of east Iceland&#8216;s best hidden gems.
The region is famous for stories of elves. Legend has it that the Elf Queen of Iceland resides here. Her name is Borghildur, and she lives in Álfaborgir (Elf City) in Borgarfjordur Eystri near Dyrfjöll.
<h2>Volcanic mountain range</h2>
Dyrfjöll mountain is actually a volcano. It is a typical central volcano that has experienced unusually explosive volcanic activity over its lifetime. The activity resulted in collapsed calderas and large volumes of ignimbrites, brightly shining rocks made of crystal fragments.
<h2>Hiking in Dyrfjöll and Stórurð</h2>
One of east Iceland&#8216;s most illustrious spots is Stórurð (The Giant Boulders), located to the east of the road leading to Borgarfjörður Eystri. Stórurð lies below the small glacier west of the mountains. It consists of gigantic tuff boulders, charming meadows, and attractive ponds. This wonderful scene can be reached in 2,5 hours on foot from Vatnsskarð pass.
To enjoy Dyrfjöll and Stórurð fully, we recommend leaving a whole day open to hike the area.
GPS: 65.520575 N, -13.956413 W

Dyrfjöll Mountain Range

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