Vette e punti panoramici a Eyjafjörður

Peaks and Viewpoints

This collection highlights the diverse topography surrounding Akureyri and the Tröllaskagi peninsula. It includes the iconic twin peaks of Súlur, the high summits of the Glerárdalur valley, and viewpoints offering perspectives across Eyjafjörður, Iceland's longest fjord. The list features a mix of roadside stops on the Vaðlaheiði plateau and remote alpine peaks in the Tröllaskagi Alps, a region defined by steep basalt layers and deep glacial valleys.

Point of View

Roadside viewpoint on the eastern shore of Eyjafjörður, providing a panoramic view of Akureyri and the surrounding mountains.

Súlur

Súlur is a mountain located to the south west of the town Akureyri in Iceland rising some 1213 meters. It is popular for hiking tours.

Bjarnarfjall

A 580-meter mountain located on the eastern side of Eyjafjörður, north of the village of Grenivík.

Kúgilshnjúkur

Peak situated in the mountain range west of Akureyri, overlooking the Hörgárdalur valley.

Strýta

A 1,456-meter peak in the Glerárdalur valley, south of Akureyri, part of the rugged mountain circle surrounding the town.

Kista

Mountain peak in the Glerárdalur area, contributing to the high-altitude landscape south of Akureyri.

Bunga

Prominent peak in the Glerárdalur mountain range, rising to approximately 1,100 meters above sea level.

Lítlibróðir

Peak in the central Tröllaskagi peninsula, part of a pair of mountains colloquially known as the "Brothers."

Stóribróðir

The taller of the "Brother" peaks in the Tröllaskagi highlands, reaching an elevation of 1,304 meters.

Brennihnjúkur

Peak in the mountainous interior of the Tröllaskagi peninsula, north of Hörgárdalur.

Efrafjallshnjúkur

Mountain peak located in the high-altitude terrain of central Tröllaskagi.

Litlihnjúkur

Peak in the Tröllaskagi peninsula, situated north of the Hörgárdalur valley and west of Eyjafjörður.

Sigmundskolla

A 1,085-meter mountain peak located in the Tröllaskagi peninsula, overlooking the Svarfaðardalur region.

Barkarkolla

Prominent peak in the Svarfaðardalur valley, known for its steep slopes and alpine character.

Rauðhyrna

Mountain peak in the northern Tröllaskagi peninsula, known for its distinct shape and proximity to the Svarfaðardalur valley.