Lambafellsgjá - 4K

For those who want to roam around the world, Iceland is a dream destination. Travelers from across the globe come to the land of fire and ice to witness some of the most exquisite locations that have tremendous amounts of beauty. Situated at just an hour’s drive from Reykjavík, Lambafellsgjá is an open narrow fissure. Lambafellsgjá is like a stack in the landscape which is also called Lambafell.
Lambafellsgjá is a popular hiking route. Its location is not far from Reykjavik which makes it an ideal hiking route for the locals. However, it is not very well known by travellers yet but it is the perfect place to stop at on you road trip around Reykjanes peninsula, or if you are looking for a great activity on your day in Reykjavik. The hike is easy, It has been popular among Icelanders to take their children to this place. It is magical for the children to hike along the fissure and imagine the elves that live in the hills.
The fissure is around 50 meters deep and a few meters at width. During the summertime, it is possible to hike along the entire fissure. The hiking path is very unique and most likely different from what you have experienced before. At the southern end of the fissure, you can find a high temperature steam.
The hike takes around 1 hour, and it is best to enter the fissure from the south. You will be walking down a steep gravelled slope.
In the walls of the fissure you can see beautiful outcrops of subglacial formed basaltic pillows. The fissure was formed during the Holocene, but the pillows are thought to be older than the last glacial period. It is recommended to bring a light with you to light up some of the walls.
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