Búrfell
Búrfell is a 669 m basalt tuya located in Iceland. It is situated in the south of the country along the western boundary of the Þjórsárdalur valley.
- Type: Peak with an elevation of 669 metres
- Description: mountain in Iceland
- Also known as: “Burfell”
Places of Interest
Highlights: Tröllkonuhlaup and Þjófafoss.
Búrfell hydroelectric power station
Industrial building
Photo: Wikimedia, Public domain.Places in the Area
Nearby places include Þjórsárdalur.
Búrfell
- Categories: mountain, volcano, and landform
- Location: Skeiða- og Gnúpverjahreppur, South Iceland, Iceland, Nordic countries, Europe
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
64.07965° or 64° 4′ 47″ north
Longitude
-19.81786° or 19° 49′ 4″ west
Elevation
669 metres (2,195 feet)
Open location code
9CP235HJ+VV
OpenStreetMap ID
OpenStreetMap feature
natural=peak
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In Other Languages
From Asturian to Western Panjabi—“Búrfell” goes by many names.
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Localities in the Area
Places to explore: Skeljafell and Gjáin.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights: Búrfell II power station and Rangárbotnar.
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