Excursion Hiking in the berserk lava fields tour at Grundarfjordur

The central western peninsula, Snaefellsnes, is one of the most Saga invested parts of the country, and this area is no exception. The rugged Berserk Lava Field covers most of the western part of the Helgafell County and stretches between the mountain slopes and the sea. Its sources are four prominent, but differently sized scoria craters forming an east-west row from the Ogress Pass (Kerlingarskard). They probably erupted at short intervals approximately 3600-4000 years ago, the largest one first and the smallest last, almost damming the Lava Bay in the east, where the old main road crosses it. The lava flows created two lakes on their southern side and added to the serenity and beauty of the landscapes, but also represented a difficult obstacle as the area became inhabited during the Age of Settlement. In the beginning, people chose to walk or ride along the southern edge of the lava or travel past it by boat until bridle paths were opened. Nowadays three roads cross it.

We will take one the walking paths through the lava and back.

Good walking shoes and wind/weatherproof outer clothing are essential on this tour.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Berserk Lava Fields, Snaefellsnes Penninsula

Note

Please note: This excursion entails moderate hiking and walking for a total of 90 minutes over gravel and other rough surfaces, making this tour less suitable for guests with limited mobility or guests using a wheelchair. Warm, layered clothing appropriate to the local weather (including wind/weatherproof outerwear) and sturdy walking shoes are recommended.