Record SL-843384 · Wikidata Q3481812
Búrfellshyrna
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Elevation
1,091
m
3,579 ft
Prominence
—
Isolation
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Coordinates
65.8365° N,
18.7270° W
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaBúrfellshyrna (Icelandic pronunciation: [ˈpurˌfɛlsˌhɪ(r)tna] ) is a mountain in the Svarfaðardalur in northern Iceland. It is made of basaltic layers of Tertiary age. It reaches 1,091 meters at its highest peak. It is situated between the valleys of Búrfellsdalur and Grýtudalur. In Búrfellsdalur is the Búrfell Glacier, which exhibits what is sometimes referred to as a glacier surge. Farms surrounding Búrfellshyrna include Búrfell and Hæringsstaðir.
Best months
Hiking score 0–100 · 10-yr climate averagesRows beneath each bar: mean temperature, monthly precipitation. Highest-scoring month in red.
Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tjarnhólahnjúkur Ytri | 1,283 m | SE 146° | 2.7 km |
| Kerling | 1,215 m | E 90° | 3.2 km |
| Hamrahnjúkur | 1,202 m | SE 122° | 3.3 km |