Bjólfur
Towering 1,085 meters over Seyðisfjörður, Mount Bjólfur offers one of the most rewarding panoramic views in Austurland. This 5.8 km one-way hike begins at the Stafdalur ski lodge and follows an old mountain track originally laid for fiber-optic cable installation.
The route crosses the Stafdalsá river, passes a striking waterfall, and continues steadily up the ridge. The summit features a rock cairn and guestbook, but if you descend slightly beyond the top, you’ll reach a dramatic viewpoint directly above the fjord and the town below.
This is a moderate out-and-back hike with around 645 meters of elevation gain, taking about 3 to 4 hours round trip. Snow can linger on the upper slopes, so it’s best done from late June onward.
