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3.2.St\u00f3rur\u00f0 (\u201cThe Giant Boulders\u201d)<\/p>\n

(N65\u00b030,88-W13\u00b059,79)<\/p>\n

St\u00f3rur\u00f0 is one of Iceland\u2019s greatest natural wonders. St\u00f3rur\u00f0 lies below the small glacier west of Dyrfj\u00f6ll mountain. It was formed by giant rocks that the glacier broke from the mountain and carried a long way in the last ice age, or 10.000 years ago. This formed the gap or the \u201cdoor\u201d in the mountain that gives it the distinctive characteristics. St\u00f3rur\u00f0 consists of gigantic tuff boulders, charming meadows, and enchanting ponds with blue green water. This wonderful scene can be reached in 2.5 hours on foot from Vatnsskar\u00f0 pass. To enjoy Dyrfj\u00f6ll and St\u00f3rur\u00f0 a whole day plan is highly recommended.
Hikers start from the facilities cabin in Vatnsskar\u00f0 on the route to Borgarfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur eystri. The best time of year to hike to St\u00f3rur\u00f0 is from the middle of July to the middle of September.<\/p>\n

A five to six hours walk.<\/p>\n

Hikers can start from the little facilities cabin (restrooms) in Vatnsskar\u00f0 1. Route 1 – (65\u00b033,71-13\u00b059,56) (431 m) and from there get a great view of H\u00e9ra\u00f0. The first slope is steep but from then on the walk is comfortable. One walks west of S\u00falur montain to crossroads 2. (65\u00b031,10- 13\u00b059,36) – Route 2 – south of Mj\u00f3adalsvarp where one gets a great view of the spectacular landscape of St\u00f3rur\u00f0 below. A downhill slope of about a hundred meters leads down and into to the actual St\u00f3rur\u00f0.\u00a0 When you are almost down, and right along the trail, you will find the cylinder with visitors’ log book and stamp. Hikers are advised to go by the staked trail. A few different trails lead back from St\u00f3rur\u00f0. You can walk the trail by Rj\u00fapnafell towards the parking area on Vatnsskar\u00f0svegur (65\u00b033,71-13\u00b059,56) – its a Route 3, which is a circular route of 15 km or a five to six hours walk. Or you can go by a recently staked trail south of Mj\u00f3adalsvarp 3. (65\u00b033,71-13\u00b059,56) – Route 4 (starts at the same place like Route nr.1 ), hike through Mj\u00f3idalur and Hengifossm\u00fdrar to the road in Njar\u00f0v\u00edk 4. (65\u00b033,05-13\u00b058,24). This route is about four and a half hours walk. Two trails lead from St\u00f3rur\u00f0 to Borgarfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur eystra; to Brandbalar\u00e9tt in the vicinity of Bakkager\u00f0i or down to H\u00f3laland which is further inland and closer to the farmlands.<\/p>\n

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